The South Carolina Jockey Club

7^..

THE

^mth Carolina lockcD Club.

CHARLESTON. S. C :
RUSSELL & JONES,

1857.

COPYRIGHT vSECURED.

WALKER, EVANS & CO.

PRINTERS & STATIONKES,
RROAD ST.. CHARLKSTON.

€>autttiis.

PART I.

rASB

PRELIMINARY REMARKS 7

PART 11.

RACING— ITS ORIGIN, PROGRESS, &c ; , 2

PART III.
RACING MEMORANDA FROM 1734 TO THE REVOLUTION 31

PART IV.

RACING MEMORANDA AND CALENDAR OF RACES FROM THE

REVOLUTION TO 1857 1«

PART V.

WASHINGTON COURSE AND ANNUAL REUNIONS OF THE S. C.

JOCKEY CLUB I45

PART VI.

A GLANCE AT THE DIFFERENT RACE COURSES IN SOUTH

CAROLINA 155

PART VII.
BRETHREN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TURF I61

PART VIII.

RULES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOCKEY CLUB 189

PART IX.

CONCLUSION 201

[* The reader of this work will please observe, that the folios run consecutively to the IVth
Part, where, for the convenience of the printer, they recommence.]

Prospero —

Of anything the image tell me, that
Hath kept with thy remembrance.
Miranda —

'Tis far off,
And rather like a dream, than an assurance
That my remembrance warrants.

Tempest, Act I., So 1.

f rHiminars gnnaiiis.

The South Carolina Jockey Club, at a meeting held the 9th
February, 1856 —

Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to collate such documents as may
be necessary to preserve the early history of Races in the State, from the formation
of the Club, and that the same be published in an appropriate and enduring form
for convenient reference in the future.

The undersigned were appointed a Committee under tlie above
Resokition. Having understood that one of the officers of the Ckib
had instiiuted, many years since, a diligent research among the fast
perishing sources and documents that threw any liglit upon the early
history of our Turf, to gather ^ip, if jiossible, the fragments that remained,
scattered about in all directions, application was made to him for such
papers as might be in his possession. Many were placed at our dis-
posal, which, upon examination, were found to supply the verrj informa-
tion the Club was desirous to obtain — hence the publication of the pre-
sent volume.

On perusal, it will be found to contain a mass of information, which
not only to our own time, but especially to after ages, will be invaluable,
increasing in importanc^e more and more, year after year, as the present
generation, reducing in numV)ers day by day, will soon, in the course of
nature, not have one left to tell of the events of the earlier days of the
Turf in the present century, to say nothing of the wondrous things re-
counted by our fathers, as having been done by those who lived in the
old time before them.

Without being too elaborate, it is believed that this little work fur-
nishes as complete a history of the South Carolina Jockey Club, and as
correct a calendar of Races run under its rules, dariny a period of one

hundred and twenty-two years, as can be compiled under existing cir-
cumstances. Should anything have been omitted, however, that pro-
perly belongs to the subject, and ought, consequently, to have found a
place in the following pages, the reader, it is expected, will bear in
mind how difficult was the task of the writer, to glean information from
old files of newspapers, and less accessible documents, to serve as a link
of connection between the last and the present century, and will, with
becoming indulgence, echo the generous sentiment of Horace :

" Ubi plura nitent in carmine, non ego paucis
OfFendar maculis, quas aut incuria fudit,
Aut humana parum cavit natura."

E. P. MILLIKEN, Sec. S. C.J.C., )

J. C. COCHRAN, Treasr. " [ Com.

HENRY C. KING, Solicitor " )

PART n.

$ SEsr)) Cmarning faring— |ts ®ripn anb |0pjJ.

" See the Course throng'd with gazers — so proud and elate,
The high-mettled Racer starts first for the plate. "

It has been well asked by one, who has a very lively sense of the
beautiful in nature and art, " Where is the artist who could ever paint a
cataract ? "

The glassy surface of falling water, ere it breaks o'er the abyss in
snowy flakes; the glancing rays of the sun upon the overhanging trees;
the rocks, the slight fringe of spray around them, may be represented ;
nay even, the thick smoke, that hangs over the cascades, as they fall
into the ravines below, like incense, hovering, as it were, with deferential
awe, over some altar of Nature, before it ascends to the throne of The
Highest !

But where is the motion ? Where are the white and frothing waters
that, like wild horses, affrighted and snorting, and at full speed, dash
along the sides of the sloping meadows ; or, leaping from declivity to
declivity, precipice to precipice, then fall with deep, sonorous, and splash-
ing murmurs from the black and shining rocks?

Where is the rush of the current, after the waters meet and commin-
gle in the depths below ? Where the busy and tumultuous life, the ever
changing glistening, the

avapi5|xov ysXacTfjia
of the quick waves ?

This has never yet been done.

We cannot catch a wave, nor Daguerreotype its grace and rocket-like
velocity. To do this perfectly is beyond the power of man. So, like-
wise, they who essay to convey, by description, the various features :
the scenes, and moments of eager and tumultuous joy ; the moving fig-
ures ; the phantasmagoria of life, such as are continually presented and
occurring on a Race Ground, will, also, fail in conveying aught but a
cold, inanimate picture to the mind of the reader ! It is a subject that
cannot well be pictured by words — though many attempt it, none can
throw in, truthfully, all its shifting shapes and hues, for they are as va-
ried and dazzling as are the changes in a kaleidoscope.

A Race Course is, in many particulars, much the same same sort of
thing all over the world — the same striking features present themselves —
a long line of vehicles of all sorts and conditions,

" Buggy, gig or dog-cart, curricle or tandem,"

12

setting like a stream in one direction, with here and there a counteract-
ing eddy, interrupting its progress for awhile, but soon recovering itself,
moving on steadily and unitedly as before. The road becomes more
thronged, and thicker crowds, stirred by one interest, animated by one
absorbing passion, press more eagerly forward as they approach the gates.
Race horses, shrouded in all the covering of hood and body-clothes,
are led on the ground by their faithful grooms, and followed by their
riders. Jockey stands, filled to overflowing with spectators, in their holi-
day finery, gazing on the passing scene, with eager, happy, and expect-
ant faces ; whilst on both sides of the roped arena, in the vicinity of the
starting post, are huddled together carriages, in tiers, three or four deep,
with the horses taken off, in the best positions to see the race, packed as
closely together, as Sam Slick would say, an pins in a paper. The
horses, which have been entered for the coming event, paraded in the en-
closure by the starting post, display, in their elastic step, the attributes of
racers. Then follows the usual preparations : weighing the riders; the
unbuckling of straps and surcingles; blankets scientifically, with a sort
of sleight of hand, turned off over the loins and croup of the animals, so
as not to disarrange a hair of their glossy coat, exhibiting them in the
pride of the highest condition ; rubbing down and saddling the horses ;
the expression of opinion in favor of one horse, and of doubts on the
others ; the mounting of the jockies ; the anxiety on the part of the
grooms to get a favorable start ; the hum of anxiety as the word is given
" to go" — and they are off; the diversified colors of the riders — purple,
pink, green, scarlet — resembling mosaic work, as they unfold their hues,
and blazon, rainbow-like, in the sun ; the excitement of the populace as
the coursers change places in the race, the interest increasing with every
fresh struggle, till towards the close of the contest, the straining steeds
enter the last quarter stretch, urged to their utmost speed and exertion,
whips and spurs doing their work, and they near the distance post ; the
ground resounds beneath their rapid strides,

" Quadrupedante putrem sonitu quatit ungula campum ; "

the noise of their hoofs increases ; the breathless moment of suspense is
at hand ; they are all together ; it is any one's race ; the earth trembles ;
they come ; they fly by ; they pass the post ; the welkin rings with the
delighted shouts of thousands, and all is over !

Instantly, on all sides, " around and about," there is a sea of human
beings moving to and fro : some on horseback, or in vehicles, hurrying
from point to point ; some on foot, vociferous, swaying hither and thither ;
all animation and anxiety for a while before the race, then breathless,

13

motionless, as long as the issue is in doubt ; but no sooner is the contest
over than the close lines of people on either side of the roped arena,
suddenly breaking up and pouring into it, impart a new liveliness to the
scene, which is again all busy movement. Some rush eagerly in, to
catch a glimpse of the winning horse, as he returns to the scale house ;
others, to rejoin friends they had separated from, as the horses started, to
procure better situations to see the race ; others, with brightened eyes,
again to flirt -with the " dark eyed one," to whom a pair of gloves had
been lost.

But, whilst every Race Ground presents the same cheerful scene, and
many of the same varied objects, yet our Course, perhaps, for divers rea-
sons, has attractions peculiarly its own. We arrive at this conclusion,
from the fact, that an agreeable impression is generally made upon those
who attend our races for the first time ; moreover, that a favorable opin-
ion is generally carried away by those who have partaken of the hospi-
tality of our Club.

On the morning of a race our city pours forth the sport loving portion
of its inhabitants. As the hour for starting the horses approaches, so
may be seen an anxious crowd wending its way along the different ave-
nues that lead to the Course. First is seen, in the ladies' stand, a gal-axy
of beauty — Matrons and Demoiselles — mothers, in the full bloom and
maturity of their loveliness ; and daughters, exceedingly beautiful, and
very much like their mothers ; the animation of the scene greatly aug-
mented by those " who come to be seen, as well as to see ; " vieing with
each other in the little coquetries every accomplished belle knows well
how to avail herself of, to secure the devotion of some popular beau —
among other things, betting with hira upon some pending event.

By-the-bye, alluding to betting, we will just mention an interesting in-
cident of other days :

A young lady on the Charleston Race Ground once offered to bet with
a young gentleman, not upon the result of the race, but that he would
not be married within the year. He thought he never heard the dear
thing speak in such sweet tones before, and as it happened to be Leap
Year, he was bound to construe the circumstance into an encourage-
ment of his well-known preference. He very properly mustered courage
enough to reply; that if he was not married within the specified time, it
would certainly be her fault !

Now, when this paragraph meets the eyes of our fair young friends,
(and we flatter ourselves we will have some readers among them,) they
are requested to note it well, and take care, whenever it happens to be
Leap Year., how they venture to bet at the Races — we beg them to pon-

14

Aev well upon the little anecdote we have told, and learn from it, the
true solution of the mystery, how it comes to pass, that a lady some--
times becomes (even b}^ the slight circumstance o^ a bet) " the better
half of another /" — an expression they have, doubtless, very frequently
heard, but we venture to say, never before had satisfactorily explained to
them.

The following notice of the origin of the custom appertaining to the
"ladies privilege" in Leap Year, will be found in an old volume, dated
1601, and entitled '"An act to amend the laws of Courtship and Matri-
tnonie :"

" Albeit it is now become part of the common law in regard to the
social relations of life, that as often as every Bissextile year doth return,
the ladies have the sole privilege of making love unto the men ; and no
man will be entitled to the benefit of clergy, who doth refuse to accept
the offer of a lady, or who doth, in any wise, treat her proposal with
neglect or contumely."

The traditional privilege of the fair sex, to take the initiative in mat-
ters of courtship during Leap Year, is familiar to every body, and has
often been made the subject of literary pleasantries. We may infer from
one instance, as above, how available it was to secure the happiness of
one couple, and with what becoming modesty on the part of her most
interested, " the consummation so devoutly to be wished" was brought
about. We cannot do otherwise, therefore, possessing, as we do, a most
philanthropic spirit, than wish, with all our heart, the privilege may be
so generously and generally exercise<l during every future Leap Year,
that all our young Jockies may have the blessed luck in store foi- them,
to experience —

How vast must their advantajje be —

How great their pleasure prove —
Who, when the question's popt, consent,

In offices of Love !

In addition to what we have already said, in refei'ence to the attrac-
tions of oar annual meetings, we will further observe, that although
there is rot in Charleston the motley variety and assemblage to be seen
in " merrie old England," on a great field day — elegant equipages of all
sorts and styles, " with all the forms, modes and shows" of wealth and
rank — flags flying gaily from tent-tops — the rich and the poor — beg-
gars, " houseless wretches, that bide the pelting of the )>itiless storm,"
from year to year — pickpockets, gypseys and gypsey children, all com-
mingled— making up a heterogeneous mass of mirth and excitement,
yet—

" A looker on here in Vienna,"

15

from the old work], can any day witness on our Course a scene, that can-
not fail, from its noveltz/^ to strike the beholder for the first time, with
peculiar force and interest — we refer to the Backfiammon Board ap-
pearance, a part of our Course puts on, during the running of the heats,
black and while groups, dotting the Course here and there, and changing
coloi- with surprising regularity — chameleon-like — the black faces turn-
ing wliite^ and the ivhite faces looking very black, from time to time, as
their respective favorites fail to equal their anticipations.

As it may reasonably be expected in a publication of this kind, that
something would be said of the orj^^m and history o{ racing, ■^Whoxxt
going as fully into the subject, as we might do, with the materials at our
command, we will confine ourself to a brief review, from tlie best au-
thorities extant.

Horse racing is so ancient an amusement, it is puzzling to determine
to what point of time it is fair to go back, to fix a Starting Post. Let us
be content to go back about 3300 years, to the Olympic games of an-
cient Greece. Every schoolboy has read of them, consequently knows
that horse racing was a tixvorite sport in those days ; tlie running taking
place periodically, on a Course regularly laid out for the purpose, vary-
ing in length, according to the age and supposed powers of the competi-
tors.

The poets Sophocles and Pindar have both written on the subject —

■* the one has a long description of the Olympic Turf, with its exercises,

in his play of The Electro. ; whilst the other has an ode, in which

honorable mention is made of a distinguished winner of the Olympic

crown !

The Equiria at Rome, so called from the races that were run in the
Campus Martius, in existence 2450 years ago, were anciently run 'in the
open country, and afterwards in enclosures, railed in with wood, to pre-
vent the spectators from crowding in too much. To attain the same
end, modern race courses are either railed in or roped — many of them,
like the Charleston Race Course, all the way round, but none of them
are without enclosures at the coming-in post.

Constantine did not think it beneath his dignity to complete the fa-
mous Course, Altmeidan, at Constantinople, commenced by his prede-
cessor, Alexander Severus.

Racing in Italy is still a common pastime at the present day. At An-
cona, by-the-bye, they have a singular, but very admirable method of
determining the winner. Across the Course, at the coming-in post, a
thread is stretched, saturated in a red mixture, which the first horse

w

16

breaking, leaves a mark upon his breast, which mark, whenever it is a
near thing, is deemed decisive of victory.

It may be remarked here, that in one particular, horse racing in Italy
differs from all other parts of the world. It is the only part of the civi-
lized world, in which horses are started without riders, having only a
surcingle round the back, with spurs suspended, the action of the animals
serving " to prick the sides of their intent."

Not to be too classical, however, let us now see what are the earliest indi-
cations of racing in our mother country. We gather from a little work,
on the " Sports and Pastimes of England," that something like racing
was set on foot there in the ninth century, during the reign of Athel-
stane ; and that several race horses were sent as a present by Hugh Ca-
pet to i.\thelstane, when the latter was in treaty tor the hand of Hugh
Capet's sister in marriage. The habit of racing, to test the value of
horses by their gaits and speed, became more general soon after this
period.

In the reign of the Second Henry, Smithfield was the great horse
mart, where the knowing ones were wont to assemble, either to buy, or
to sell — to prove the excellency of their horses, it is recorded that they
were usually matched against each other. King John owned running
horses, for their cost and keep are fi-equently alluded to in the accounts
of his expenses. Three of the Edwards — the Second, the Third and the
Fourth — as, al so, the Eighth Henry, were breeders of horses ; the last
named monarch had some stock, which he imported from the East. Ra-
cing, then, appears, for the first time, to be more scientifically pursued
than previously. In the reign of Elizabeth, and her successor, James,
we detect in the sport a new and improved order of things. Private
matches among the gentry became more frequent, and several new pub-
lic race courses were established — more attention was paid to training,
the horses being brought to the post in better condition.

Both Prince Henry and the First Charles were well inclined to all ru-
ral sports ; but the one died early, and the other was too much beset by
the harassing anxieties of his reign, to afford him leisure to i'ndulge
much in the pleasures of the Turf. In his time, however, it is said that
the first valuable public prize ever offered, was i-un for in the town of
Stamford — it was a silver gilt cup and cover. Soon after this, the Duke
of Buckingham's Helmsley Turk, and Lord Fairfax's Morocco Barb, were
brought to England, and greatly improved the native breed. Helmsley
Turk got Bustler, and Bustler got Blunderbuss ; Morocco Barb got the
dam of the celebrated Spanker.

1^

17

In 1640, races were held at New Market, and in Hyde Park, near Lon-
don.

Cromwell did not deem it inconsistent with bis religious profession
and rigid observances, nor incompatible with the highest official digni-
ties, to own and to encourage a good breed of horses — even he, when
Lord Protector of England, had his thorough -breds. His stud groom,
a man by the name of Place, was It prominent character in those days.
The oldest of our pedigrees end with that of White Turk, one of Crom-
well's stallions ; and he owned a famous mare, called '• The Coffin mare^''
from her being concealed in a vault, during the sf^arch for his effects at
the time of the Restoration.

White Turk got the old Thornton mare, (dam of the Fen mare ;) also,
he got Commoner, Wormwood, &c. He, also, got the great grandam
of Old Scar, Wyndham, Crutches, Old Cartouch and several others.

It is quite evident that racing was in great favor in the reign of the
Second Charles, Tlie king frequently attended the races at New Mar-
ket, and other popular Courses, to see his own horses run, which were
always entered in liis own name ; and we find the prizes contended for
becoming more valuable; and for the first time, various pieces of silver
plate, cups, &;c., offered, to be run for.

For many seasons, a golden hell had been the usual prize, but Charles
the Second substituted silver boivls or cups, as trophies of victory !

Besides being on the Turf himself, King Charles did

" The State some service, and they knew it,"

by breeding race hordes, having imported marcs fi'om Barbary, and other
parts.

He sent abroad his Master of the Horse, (who was said by some to be
Sir Christopher Wyville, and by others to be Sir John Fenwick,) to make
a proper selection of mares, which, on their arrival in England, as, also,
several of their oflspring, purely of foreign blood, were called " Royal
mares''' — noted as such in the Stud Book to this day. One of these
mares was the dam of Dodsworth, bred by King Charles, and said to be
the earliest race horse we have on record, whose pedigree can be prop-
erly authenticated.

Dodsworth, though foaled in England, was a natural Barb — he was
got before his dam left Barbary. This mare was sold by the Stud Mas-
ter at the death of King Charles, being then 20 years old, for 40 guineas,
and was then in foal of Vixen, by the Holderness Turk. Dodsworth cov
ered several well-bred mares, and produced some good stock.

Holderness Turk, called after the Earl of Holderness, got the J^tump

18

mare, (grandam of Captain,) bred by the Duke of Leeds, out of a
iaughter of Lister's Snake. Vixen, mentioned above, was the dam of
the old Child mare, grandam of the young Child mare, and great
grandam of Whimsey.

Tlie reign of " the merrie monarch" was more distinguished than any
of his predecessors, for the extent to which the diversions of the Turf,
uncier many new rules and regulations, were carried, and the exertions
made to establish and perpetuate them, as a national amusement.

To the Duke of Newcastle belongs the credit of carrying out the then
improved system of horse racing.

The Second James, though he lacked some other 1700c? qualities, is ad-
mitted to iiave been a good horseman. William and Mary, and the
Queen Anne, were patrons of the Turf — not only continuing the bounty
of their predecessors, but adding several new plates for public competi-
tion. Prince George of Denmark, the consort of Queen Anne, kept a
fine stud. The Curwen Bay Barb, and tlie celebrated Darley Arabian,
date from the reign of Anne.

The First and Second George did not seem to care much about racing,
as a pastime to themselves ; tliey were wise enough, however, not to be
inditferent to the preservation of a good breed of running horses in their
kingdom ; therefore, encouraged the sport — the former, by instituting
the Kingh Plates, as they have ever since been termed ; and the other,
by making some regulations, he thought advisable for the su]~)pressiou of
Scrub Races — races for lialf-bred horses, which he thought were becom-
ing too common, and, if not put a stop to or discouraged, might ulti-
mately defeat the legitimate ends of racing. He very properly wished
to see the Turf confined to pure blood.

In his reign, the Godolphin Arabian, or as it ought, in the judgment
of many, to be written, the Godolphin Barb, appeared, who, with the
Byerley Turk, and the Darley Arabian, stand prominently out from all
other Turks, Arabians and Barbs, as the three illustrious founders oi
English blood stock.

The Byerley Turk was so called from having been Captain Byerley's
charger in Ireland, in King William's wars, 1689, <fec. It was not, how-
ever, until seventy years after he carried his owner at the battle of Boyne,
that his memory was redeemed from oblivion, to be held in everlasting
remembrance, us progenitor of the famous King Herod !

Byerley Turk got Jigg ; Jigg got Partner, a capital horse, bred in
1718. Partner was the sire of Tartar in 1743. Tartar was not only
an excellent racer, but became highly esteemed as a stallion, for he (Tar-
tar) got King Herod, foaled in 1758.
2*

19

The blood of the famous Herod, on the sire side, is thus traced up
to the great fountain-head — namely, Herod by Tartar, Tartar by Part-
ner, Partner by Jigg, and Jigg by the Byerley Turk.

The Darley Arabian was raised at Palmyra, and purchased from the
Arabs by a Mr, Darley, a merchant resident at Aleppo, who shipped him
to England in 1703. He got Flying Childers, the swiftest known horse
in England up to that time.

From Flying Childers, descended King Herod, through Cypron, (the
dam of Herod,) bred in 1750, got by Blaze. Blaze, bred in 1733, was
by Flying Childers, and Flying Childers, bred in 1715, was by Barley's
Arabian ; thus it is seen that the famous Herod had the Darley Ara-
bian blood on the maternal side, as we have shown already a few lines
above, he had the blood of the Byerley Turk on the paternal side.

From Herod, descended Highflyer, who was invincible whilst on the
Turf — never having been beaten, and never having paid forfeit — unri-
valled, likewise, as a stud horse, except, perhaps, by Eclipse and Herod,
in the number of winners he produced.

He got more colts than fillies. He got only two chesnuts, and near
five hundred colts and fillies, which proved winners on the Turf, He
was called Highflyer, from his being foaled in a paddock, in which were
a number of Highflyer walnut trees. He was named by Lord Boling-
broke, at a large dinner party at Sir Charles Bunbury's — the celebrated
Charles Fox was present.

Highflyer got Sir Peter Teazle — a horse uniting the Arabian action^
with an immense stride, giving him wonderful speed, and an ability to
get over the ground, without any apparent effort or tire in him.

Delpini was another of the get of Highflyer, renowned whilst on the
Turf, and proving very valuable in the stud, also, being the sire of many
winners of the best stakes,

Rockingham was another of Highflyer's sons — thought by many to
be the best racer of his get, winning more races and money than any
horse of his day. As a stallion, however, he did not prove as famous
as his sire, or by any means equal to his near relative, St, Peter.

Among all the sons of Herod, it seems to have belonged peculiarly
to Highflyer, to perpetuate the inestimable qualities of his illustrious
sire ; and to Sir Peter, his son, to continue those qualities down to sub-
sequent generations ; for many of the sons and daughters of Sir Peter,
inherited all the rare perfections, the speed and " staying qualities," that
distinguished this noble race of blood.

The establishment of the St. Leger, Derby and Oaks, in 1776, 1780,
was coeval with the brilliant career of Highflyer.

20

About twenty years after the Darley Arabian, the Oodolphin Arabian
was purcliased for a small sum in France, and sent over to England.
Nothing is known with certainty of his

" Birth, parentage and education,"

although there is no doubt that ho was of the Barbavy breed — his crest
■was of uncommon height, peculiar to the Barb. He was not much ap-
preciated, however, until a fortunate circumstance made him the sire of
Lath, (out of Roxana.) who grew up to be a horse of great size and beau-
ty, and after trial, jiroving himself to be the best horse in PJngland
since Flying Childers day. " The Godolphin^'' having thus established
his character, he immediately became a very popular stallion, supplied
with the best mares in the country. His progeny was very numerous
and distinguished — the most noted were Cade, full brother to Lath ; Regu-
lus, (thought by many to have been, " take him for all in all," the best
son of the Godolphin ;) Babraham, Bajazet, Blank, &e.

The Godolphin Arabian when brought to England was about four
years old. He became the property of Lord Godolphin, (lience his
name,) who retained him until his death, which happened in 1753,
when he vvas 28. at his owner's seat in Cambridgeshire.

Li speaking, a little above, of the Darley Arabian, I observed that he
got FlyintT Childers, reputed to be the fastest horse in England, that had
ever started in a race up to that time, He got, also. Bulk Hock, foaled
in 1718 ; and I mention this, because Bulle Rock was one of the early
importations into this country. He was imported into Virginia in 1730.

A great grandson of the Darley Arabian got Eclipse — the Eclipse,
known now as Eivjlish Eclipse — without a rival in his two seasons,
1769-70.

Georije the Third, though neither a horseman nor a sportsman, recog-
nized and encouraged racing, as a national pastime. Early in his long
and eventful reign, the celebrated Eclipse Avas foaled. From this period,
it is customary to dote English Racing. The Prince Regent, afteiwaids
George the Fourth, delighted in horses, and was a great patron of the
Race Course for manv years. Many splendid animals were, year after
year, bred and brought before the public;; bi-eeding pursueil upon a co?--
rect svstem of ])hiloso])hy, or rather, as, perhaps, it ought to be said,
upon the true principles of physiology. Having thus procured the best
of blood by judicious crosses, there was an increased attention given, by
skill in training, to put the produce in the best condition, to give it its
highest attainable degree of physical power. The necessity of sagacious
orders and skilful riding was not overlooked These, with the previous

21

stable management, and preparation for the Course, were carried to such
a decree of perfection, that training took rank as a science ; and there
is no doubt if. truly became as much of a science, as many of the ad-
mitted sciences — as much so certainly as experimental philosophy, for it
is experimental philosophy ; as much so as, pJiT/ftic^ for it is a part of the
phyiiical art : — like these, it has, to a certain extent, l>cen leduced to rule,
a certain routine followed, by which it may be learned. The appellation
scientific^ then, as ])ioperly helongs to the art of training now, as to much
that at present goes by the name of science !

At no period of the world, nor in any country, was racing ever car-
ried to such an extent, or conducted with sucdi an expenditure of care,
time and money, and rigid arlherence to, and respect for, the great max-
im, tiiat blood rvill tell, as at that which marked the more jtopular days
of the Prince Regent's career on the Turf — at one time, his distinction,
as a patron of the Turf, was pre-eminent — he won all hearts, by the en-
couragement he bestowed upon a sport, so very popular with his loving
people, as to become a ruling passion with them; the principal nobility
and gentry, men of the highest rank, the utmost distinction, and the
most princely wealth, followed the Prince's example, and using their
highly influential assistance in the promotion of the same objei't, ra~
cinr/ became general from one end of the kincidom to the other ; there
being no less than 120 dift'erent places for races — at many of which,
there were two or more meetings held in the year- — at New Market,
never less than seven annual meetings.

But more than this — as if to show that racing wfHAthe prevailinr/ taste
of the age — it seemed only necessary for the Anglo-Saxon race to intro-
duce the sports of their island ancestors to any quarter of the globe, to
liave them, then aud there, at once tirmly established, encouraged and
patronized, as well as circumstances would permit.

The French, of late years, have become much attached to the favorite
amusement of the English, and have afforded great encouragement to
the Turf. In France, there are several places where meetings are held —
Chantilly, and the Champ de Mars ; Versailles, on the plains of Satory ;
Angers, Caen, Nantes, Tours and Boulogne. Ciiantiily and the Champs
de Mars are the principal meetings; races take place twice a year
at the former. Racing in France first attained to popularity through the
influence of the Duke of Orleans, and Lord Henry Seymour. They were
the two leading men on the French Turf for many years — the former, to
the deep regret of a whole people, is no more ; and the latter has re-
tired, giving way to other aspirants. Monsieur Lupin, M. Fould, M. Saba-

22

tier, M. Fasquel and Baron de Rothscliild, were among the most spirited
and fortunate of the owners of horses in France for many seasons.

There is an excellent Jockey Club in Paris — it reckons among its
members most of the wealthy young men of the day — its founders are
said to have been the Princes of Orleans, the Prince de la Moskowa,
MM. Ernest Leroy, A. Fould and Charles Lafitte.

Louis Philippe, after the death of his son, the Duke of Orleans, be-
came a staunch patron of the Turf. He caused to be laid out at his
beautiful estate of Neuilly, somewhat after the fashion and example of
the renowned Duke of Richmond, at Goodwood Park, a Course for the
amusement of himself and his then loving subjects. From the descrip-
tions we have seen, we are led to presume that this place of recreation
partook more of the character of the ancient Hippodrome, than a mod-
ern Race Course, It is represented to have been 400 feet in length ;
its Champs d' Exercise being about 110 yards ; the whole surrounded by
a wall, with suitable buildings in the enclosure, to accommodate specta-
tors. The Olympian Hippodrome, near the city Elis, was, in like man-
ner, enclosed by a wall ; the circuit of the Course adorned by magnifi-
cent temples, occupying the places of what, in modern times, would be
styled grand stands, booths, &c.

The Emperor and the Grand Duke of Russia formed extensive studs
in 1840, to establish races in their dominions. They each imported
from England many well-bred horses, trainers and Jockiea.

Racing is proceeding in Germany with great rapidity. In proof of
this, it is only necessary to state, that the Grand Diike of Mecklenburgh
Schwerin gave the immense price of three thousand guineas for Rocking-
ham, a stallion that took his fancy. Baron Biel, from his attachment to
the sport, and his endeavors to promote it, has been ''yclept, by the cele-
brated Nimrod, (the most admired and popular of all writers on sport-
ing subjects,) the Sir Charles Bunbury of Germany.

The Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, in the north of Germany, is a breed-
er of the thorough-bred on a very extensive scale. He is well known in
Europe, not only as contributing in France to the sports of the Turf, but
his name is excellent in all sporting circles, as connected with a very ad-
mirable work he put forth on the " Utility and good Effects resulting from
the institution of Horse Races."

The Cape of Good Hope is not without its annual meeting. Lord
Charles Somerset has the honor accredited to him of establishing races
in that Colony, by importing many thorough-bred horses from England,
giving various prizes to be run for.

At the Isle of France, races take place regularly once a year.

23

At Ceylon, at Colombo, they are well patronized and attended. Two
of the Governors of the Island, Sir E. Barnes and Sir Robert Horton,
were very instrumental in giving character and importance to them. Sir
E.Bai Ties, being a connoisseur in the sport when he was Governor, estab-
lished a jockey club at this place ; succeeded in the office by Sir Robert
Horton, that gentlemen, being also fond of the amusement, caused the
races, by the countenance and support he gave them, to be kept up with
much spirit.

In India, the racing is quite respectable, from the quantity as well as
the quality of the sport it furnishes. There are few military stations
in India, that have not got a Race Course. Race week in Calcutta and
Bengal, is represented to be very attractive, and, like our race week in
Charleston, has the power of bringing into these two towns from the adja-
cent country, all who have a desire " to see, and to be seen," or to enjoy
once a year, in the unsophisticated innocence of their hearts, the animated
spectacle within their reach.

At Bengal, some curious stakes have been established — among others,
" The ATatrimonial Stakes.'^ The principal condition of this race, is that
the rider, who happens to be the winner, is allowed, as the meed of his
victory, to choose from the unmarried ladies of the station, one, who, by
the rules of the race, is obliged to marry him. She must take him "for
better or for worse," though he may prove much worse than she takes
him for.

Another very eccentric stake, is called " The Cheroot Stakes." A very
graphic description of these stakes, appeared some time since in the
London New Sporting Magazine, from a correspondent in India. We
will take the liberty of borrowing it. The writer says (this is the Che-
root Stakes :)

" Each rider, on starting, is obliged to light a cigar or Cheroot, and to
keep it alight until he reaches the winning post, by no means an easy
matter to be accomplished. The distance to be run is generally two
mile heats, so the quantity of smoke to be consumed is not a trifling one.
The start takes place under a perfect cloud, each person puffino- like a
steam engine at first, to secure a good light; and at the word "off"
away goes the " smoky congregation" at tip-top pace. Some pull sud-
denly up, for a reason inexplicable to the looker-on. Others bolt in ihe
direction of tlieir bungalows, apparently by mutual consent of horse and
rider; whilst some manage to pull through without retaining a lio-ht
and, perliaps, one or two most inveterate smokers "come in" in as (hick
a cloud as they departed with. The quantity of smoke swallowed is
too plainly indicated by the pale faces of those whose Jir.d trial at the

24

"'Clieroot Stakes" lias proved to them that it is not such an easy under-
taking as it appears. The second heat is generally left to a select few,
as a natural consequence — at tlie termination of which, both winners
and losers are glad enough to relieve their smoke-dried palates with
bumpers of pale ale ; and for the next month, race dinners, race balls,
and gaiety of every description, are the sole occupation to be found at
cantonments."

A Race Course has been established in China. A correspondent of
the London Sporting Magazine observes that " the Race Course, as you
may suppose, approached, as nearly as possible, to the state in which na-
ture had formed it, the turns and angles not being upon all occasions the
most easy to accomplish ; one in particular, was called ' Promotion Cor-
ner,' from the repeated falls and other accidents experienced at that
point ; but, strange to say, without the expected, and, perhaps, too fre-
quently hoped ibr, result. That everything should approximate, as near-
ly as possible, to the manner which things are done in England, we es-
tablished a 'Tattersall's,' where Ave all met, and in due form arranged
our little bets and other sporting matters.

"The minor amusements contingent to country races, were by no means
forgotten ; and throwing at the snuff-boxes, thimble-rig and pricking in
the garter, were well supported by the crowds of both soldiers and sail-
ors, who, upon every occasion, thronged the Course, and which would
have done credit to the olden times, when such games were allowed,
either at Epsom, or Ascot Heath."

The passion of the Arabs for Horse Racing is without bounds. Horse
Racing occurs on the Island of Zanzibar once a week.

We need hardly say anything about the connection of our own Turf
in America with that of the mother countr)^ Is there any one so little
acquainted with American Turf history, as not to know that we obtained
from England our best and only stock of race horses, and that horses
were running with distinction on this continent (in the ancient colony
of Virginia), long before any stud book appeared in England ?

Bulle Rock, foaled in 1718, was imported into Virginia in 1730.
He was got by the Darley Arabian, the sire of Flying Childers (as I
have already stated above), his dam by the famed Byerley Turk, the an-
cestor of the English " patriarchs," Partner and Herod, grandam by the
Lister Turk, out of a natural Arabian mare.

With regard to the horses of America in different parts of the
country, we will merely say, that they originated from various nations.
Columbus, on his second voyage in 1493, brought over with him many

25

horses from Spain ; but Cabaca de Vaca was tbe first person who im-
ported horses into any part of the country now a part of the United
States. He landed them in Florida, in 1527. They were turned loose,
and soon increased wonderfully. In 1609, a stallion and six mares were
imported into Virginia from England. In 1625, there was brought
over a few horses from Holland to New Netherlands, now New York.
The first horse brought into the State of Massachusetts was from Eng-
land, in 1629. In 1678, horses existed in great numbers in Louisiana,
Illinois and Texas ; wild herds, of Spanish extraction, were found roam-
ing over our western prairies, when the West was first explored.

Bancroft's History of the United States, also, informs us, that, in
1656, "the horse was multiplied in Virginia, and to improve that noble
animal was an early object of pride, favored by legislation — speed was
especially valued."

Virginia has Jong been regarded as the race-horse region of America.
Her ascendency on the Turf for many years was very decided — how
could it have been otherwise, when we take into account her many
brood mares of pure lineage, from the times of Bulle Rock, and Dab-
ster, of contemporaneous repute with Bulle Rock (they being in Vir-
ginia what a Barb or Arabian was in England), which have been
crossed with the famed imported stallions from Jolly Roger and Fear-
nought, to the days of Medley, Shark, Bedford, Gabriel, Diomed, Ster-
ling, Spread Eagle, Archduke, Sir Harry, Chance, and others, especially
her own Sir x\rchy, deemed the best American bred stock-getter that
ever covered in this country, getting racing stock out of all sorts of
irares, being, on both sides, of the best English blood — by Diomed, out
of Castianira, by Rockingham — grandam by Trentham, great grandam
by Bosphorus. Virginia derived the still further benefit of later import-
ations fi'om England (too numerous to mention here), besides having
had a visit to the Old Dominion fvoxw the famed American Eclipse, that
had for his rivals in the stud such horses as Timoleon, Monsieur Ton-
son, Sir Charles, Virginian, and others of the native stallions, most
popular in their day.

It is but fair and proper to say in this place, that Virginia was fur-
nished with the parent of one, at least, of her best strains from importa-
tions into New York — the celebrated Lath and Wildair were both im-
ported by Mr. DeLancy of New York, the latter in 1760 or 1761, the
former in 1768. Old Messenger, the maternal grandsire of Ameiican
Eclipse, was also landed there in 1788. Besides Lath and Wildair, Mr.
DeLancy impoi'ted two as I'cmarkably fine mares, and of as good blood,
as England in those days could boast. Fair Rachel, a chesnut, foaled

26

in 1753, by Babraharn, son of the Godolphin Arabian, was one of tbem,
and " the Cub mare"' was the otlier, by Cub, son of old Fox. From this
mare, and the liorse Wildair, Mr. DeLancy bred the noted running
mare, Slamerkin. She, after a few years, was bought by the late Mr.
Goode of Virginia, the father of Mr. John C. Goode, of Mecklenburg
county, in that State. She produced a filly by tlie imported horse
Obscurity, a son of Eclipse, which filly was, in course of time, put to
imported Robin Redbreast, who was got by Sir Peter Teazle, out of the
famous mare Wren by Woodpecker. She produced a filly, which Mr.
Goode named " the Robin mare." This mare was for several seasons,
successfully covered by Sir Archie, and by him brought the celebrated
racers. Rattler, Sumpter, Flying Childers, and Flirtilla.

The result of all this successful breeding in Vii-gina, was gradually to
distribute among her sister States the produce of some of her best mares
from the old English stock. Though she took care to retain many at
home, yet some of their best bred horses found their way North, South,
East and West ; supplying weapons that were destined ultimately from
time to time to defeat herself with. " She cast her bread upon the
waters," and she found it again, to her cost, after many years.

In the infancy of our Turf, " when George the Third was king," South
Carolina purchased and transferred to her borders many Virginia brood
mares, got by the noted horses Fearnought, Shadow, Lofty and Sentinel.
This was the foundation of our racing stock, whence sprung the Ber-
trand families; in later times. New York availed herself of the benefit
of the blood of Duroc, Henry, and the Lady Lightfoot families ; and
now the West is certainly going ahead, performing some glorious
achievements with the issue of Bostox.

In this way competition was begun, and has been continued through-
out the length and breadth of the land — a fancy for the sports of the
Turf strengthening with the strength and spreading with the increase
and w'ealth of our people — breeding and running horses in all parts of
the country advancing in value, bringing incredible prices — grand
matches continually made, and decided in marvellously quick time —

the interest awakened in all such events immense — an enthusiastic de-

»

sire, particularly demonstrated in Hie South and the South- Western
Slates, for possessing the best thorough-bred stock, by the wealthy
agriculturists, and the high prices paid for animals that took their
fancy, atfording ample remuneration to every judicious breeder. Our
Race Courses, too, have been gi'catly multiplied, after the example of
England, so that we number now almost as many places of meeting as
she does. From the best information I can procure, it may be set down

27

•with safety, that there are now about oue hundred known places of
sport, or Race Grounds, in the United States, most of which are under
the jurisdiction of their own Jockey Club, and subject to its laws. At
the majority of these Courses, there are two meetings annually, continu-
ing from four to six days each, and races of heats are invariably run,
with bat few exceptions, one of which is a single heat of three miles,
the last race of every season, over the Washington Course, at Charles-
ton, South Carolina. All other races are generally from one to four
miles, the horses being graduated to the length of the race.

Many of these Courses are enclosed, affording thereby much conve-
nience to trainers, comfort to spectators, and a greater facility in pre-
serving order, besides adding considerably to the splendor of the spec-
tacle and to the funds of the Club, without being altogether dependent
upon the annual subscriptions of members.

On these different Courses, the purses offered may be safely set down
at one hundred thousand dollars, besides a considerable sum in colt
stakes. Here, then, is a large premium given annually, but given for
what purpose ? and to whom ? Why, to the promotion of agriculture,
and the enrichment of \h.Q farmer ! Who breeds the horses, and, if he
does not breed them, who supplies their neighbors with the feed for
them, their grooms, stable boys, &c. ? Who but the farmer ! — to him
ultimately all the profits must go, whilst others are content only to par-
ticipate in the amusement.

We have harped a great deal upon the fact of the increased value of
thorough-bred stock, brought about by racing. We wonder what the
people of the olden time would have thought of prcsmij^nces, compared
with those they were in the habit of giving. The difference is immense.
I will give a proof of it.

It will be recollected by every one, if, as quaint old Chaucer says,

" His study was but little of the Bible,"

that King Solomon, on his accession to the throne, could not, in all his
glory^ioWow the example of his father David, ?^^o alivays rode a mule —
(by-the-bye, the old gentleman once sent this said mule to his distinguished
son, offering him a mount to come and see him ; and it is wi'itten that
Solomon, to humor the whim of the old gentleman, threiv his ley over
the miclc, and went to meet his father) — and it will be further remem-
bered, that King Solomon could not stand the manner in which he
found the royal troops accoutred and horsed ; therefore, one of the first
things we hear of him, on taking the reins of government, or, to use a

28

more ordinary figure of speech, more classical and artistic (as used by
those in modern days, who are more driving than Solomon was in
making a bargain), on handling the ribbons of his empire, is his endeav-
oring to make a contract with Pharaoh, the King of Egypt, to supply
him with horses — Egypt being the only country then where good
horses were to be had.

This mode of expression, taking the reins, or handling the ribbons,
seemingly so slight and flippant, is, nevertheless, not without authority
and precedent, in the profoundest writings — Matthew ITenry, whose
Commentaries are well known, writes in this manner on the ixth chapter
of Judges : " We are here told," he says, " by what acts Abimelech got
into the saddle.''''

Abimelech usurped the kingdom, and got into authority by a very
daring act, and, as might have been expected, he soon j-ode over
every tiling. Now as, by a very easy assc-iation of ideas (vide Locke
on the Human Understanding), a saddle is inseparable from a ride, we
account at once for the apt and significant expression used by Matthew
B-emy, ^^ got into the saddle;''^ and which, we cannot doubt, has fur-
nished a precedent for a great many similar poetic licenses, and equally
elegant figures of speech which have come down to us, " taking the reins,^^
" handling the ribbons,"" et id genus omne.

We have said that Egypt was the only country in the time of
Solomon where good horses were to be had : now, Solomon was too
fond of horses, and too wise a prince, not to have them, if they
could be anywhere obtained ; yet it is avouched upon authority be-
yond all question, that Pharaoh would not consent to let his finest
horses go out of his kingdom, even to his son-in-law Solomon, " without
a great tribute''' — that tribute was one hundred and fifty shekels of
silver. Now, this is what we want to get at and show, namely, that
when Solomon reigned, which was above two thousand eight hundred
years ago, picked horses, the best breed in the world then (doubtless
pure Arabians, or their descendants), when estimated at the highest
possible price, commanded only 150 shekels of silver! (A shekel is
about two shillings and four pence halfpenny, English monej, only
about half a dollar of our currency !)

I wonder what the great Pharaoh would have thought, and King
Solomon also, " with his forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots,
and twelve thousand horsemen," of the prices asked now, and sometimes
obtained — pairs of well bred horses frequently bringing $1,500 ; very
fitst trotters, twice that amount; to say nothing of the value occasion-
ally put upon Sk favorite thorough bred, $20,000. This amount, I know,

29

was offered onco for Monarch, and is now asked for Lecompte !
$15,000, it is stated, has been readily obtained, of late, for Lexington !
Priam cost over $25,000, landed in America. Bertrand would have
brought, at one time, $35,000, if his owner would have parted with
him.

And is tliere no importance to be attached to the having the means
within our reach, in case of war, of forming serviceable bodies of cav-
alry, at the shortest possible notice, to defend our now annually more
and more extending limits ?

Who can put his eyes upon one of our noble coursers, when, like
Diomed, as old Homer said —

" He rises on the toe ; — that spirit of his
In aspiration lifts him from the earth" —

with head erect, arched neck, and eyes flashing light and intelligence,
and not at once think what a glorious charger such a horse would
make, or would have made, in the proudest days of ancient chivalry !
Who but at once imagines, that " though the quiver rattled against
him, the glittering spur and the shield, he would not turn his back
from the sword ; he would smell the battle afar off, the thunder of the
captains, and the shouting."

How well does the sight of a fine thorough-bred enable us at once to
recognize the grandeur of Job's magiiificent description of a war-horse!
When we look at liis loin, do we not immediately see the force of
Job's words : " He has given the horse strength ; he paweth in the
valley, and rejoiceth in his strength !" When we look at liis neck, do
we not see, as Job says, that " He has clothed his neck with thunder !"
When we look at the fire in his eye, do we not remember this express-
ive language : " He cannot be made afi-aid as a grasshopper ; he mock-
eth at fear, and is not atfrighted.'' When Ave see his dilated nostrils,
still further are we impressed with the tmth and power of the sacred
description : "The glory ot his nostrils is terrible !"

And are there not some admirable lessons to be learned from the
life and the character of the horse ? What a homily does his obedience
furnish ? He is all fire, but he gives not way to the impetuosity of his
nature — a bridle is upon ?iis passions — lie feels it his duty to obey,
therefore checks his inclinations, whenever they would dispose him to
run riot, submitting with patience to the hand that guides him. He is
content to lose his own identity, " to live, and move, and liave his
being," as it were, by the tuill of another — he receives the chastisements
of his master, and immediately amends his ways. In a word, how truly

30

may it be said, that he not only " loves him that is set in authority over
Iiini, with all his heart, and with all his mind," but " with all his
strength''^ serves him faithfully all the days of his life, and, even more
than this, sometimes lays down his life the better to serve him !

What a contrast is this to human conduct! Can we learn nothing
from it ?

Yes ! As the sluggard is told to go to the out to learn wisdom and
industry — he who lacketh understanding may with like propriety be
told to go to the horse, and learn from his docilitg and obedience

The Whole Duty of Man !

Seeing, then, that Racing produced the thorough-bred horse — the
noblest and most elegant of animals evev appropriated to the use of
man — profitable for instruction as, well as for use; and that Rachig
also renders a ve]y important service to the country, by benefiting the
agricultural interests, in every n<-ighborhood where a taste for fine
horses prevails — with this agreeable view of the subject, we will now
say, as every special pleader observes, when he flatters himself he has
successfully introduced his case : " We close for the present."

PART III.

Now attest
That those whom you call'd Fathers, did be^et you !

Show us here
The mettle of your pasture : let us swear
That you are worth your breeding.

Shakspeare.

Genus nobilc equorum.

"No common horses, the sons and daughters of the famous something or other.
Evei-y proficient in equine pedigree knows that the genealogy of these wonderful
be. StS runs through a long list, that exists in a direct line, between them and the
patriarchal pair that munched their corn in the Ark."

|ktiiig St^^^^^'^J^A^a,

1734, TO THE REVOLUTION, 1776.

ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE CALENDAR,

h. for horse,
g for geiaing.
m. for mare.
0 for colt.
f for filly.
b. for bny.
bl. for black,
br. for brown,
gr. for grey,
ch. for ohesnut.

ro. for roan.

d. for dun.

y for young.

yrs. for years old.

$ for dollars.

£ for pounds.

h. ft. for half forfeit.

ft. for forfeit.

dr. for drawn.

dis for distanced.

Ages from the first of May.

YORK COURSE, to 1 760.

NEW MARKET COURSE, from 1 760 to 1792.

It is upwards of a century since racintj commenced in Carolina, as a
popular pastime. As we cannot find any account of a race near Charles-
ton further back than 1734, we may presume to fix that, as the first
year of our Turf history. The earliest I'ecord that exists of any public
running, appears in the South Carolina Gazette, February lst,l734. The
prize was a saddle and bridle, valued at £20. The race was run on the
first Tuesday in Febi-uary, 1734 — mile heats — four entries. The horses
carried ten stone — white riders. This was one of the stipulations of the
race. There was, also, another condition, that the horses should be en-
tered on the Saturday preceding the race. This race took place on a
green on Charleston Neck, immediately opposite a public house, known
in those days as the Bowling Green House. The Course was staked out
for the occasion in the vicinity of the spot, wdiich the lower depot of
the South Carolina Railroad now occupies.

In the following year, (1735,) owners of fine horses were invited,
through the newspapers, to enter them for a purse of £100. This year,
a Course was laid out at the Quarter House, to which the name was
given of " The York Course^'' after, it may be presumed, the Course of
York, in England, which was then attaining celebrity as a Race Ground.
The Toivn Moor, at York, had become as well attended, at stated periods,
by Northern sportsmen in England, as the Heath, at New Market, hJid
been, for many years previously, by the Southern supporters of the Eng-
lish Turf; hence it seems probable that, in establishing a new Course at
Charleston, the name of York was selected and conferred upon it. This
opinion is strengthened by the fact, that, in subsequent years, when
another Course was laid out and established south of the York Course,
the appropriate name was given to it of New Market.

From year to year, racing was continued over " The York Course,
either in the month of February, or beginning of March ; the prize
being generally a silver bowl, or a silver waiter, or a silver tankard, about
the value of £100 currency, the riders never carrying less than ten
stone."

On the 11th March, 1743, a gold watch, valued at £140, was run for.

On the 24th February, 1744, over the same Course, a very amusing
race was contested, for a finely embroidered jacket, of the value of £90.

3

3t

Eafh man rode his adversary's liorse; the one that came in last took the
jacket.

On tlif; 2d Thursday in March, 1747, races were lield in the Ponds'
ol<l field, near Dorchester, for the first time, which were continued for a
few yoai's.

Up to this time, not many full hlood horses had been imported into
tlie Province ; but soon after, some well-hied liorses and mai'es were
brought from En2;!and. Many planters raised their own horses, and
sold annually one or more colts, or fillies; South Carolina, as well as
Virginia and North Carolina, producing some fine animals.

liefore the year 1754, the horses most regarded in S<nilh Ca!olina,-for
general nse, the draft or the saddle, were known as the Chickasaw breed.

This was a stock of horses originally introduced into Florida, by the
early Spanish discoverers. They were in gener.'d well-foiined, active and
easily kept, but small. The mares seldcmi exceeded thirteen hands and
a lialf; but being remarkable for their muscular development and great
endurance, when crossed with the imported thorough-bred.s, produced
animals of great beauty, strength and fleetness, in)proving thereby the
stock of the country in a very great degree.

In consequence of the inconvenient distance of " the York Course"
from the city of Charleston, and with a view to slill further encourage
and improve the breed of good horses, it was deemed advisable to estab-
lish a new Course nearer town.

This was accordingly done by subscription in the year l7o4 ; the new
Course being laid out about a mile from the city. It was announced to
the public as " The Neio Market Coursed

Races took place on it, for the first time, on the 19th February, 1760,
under the proprietorship of Mr. Thomas Nightingale, a Yorkshireman
by birth, the grandfather of our highly respected fellow-townsman. Dr.
Joseph .Johnson. This Course was situated on the Common on Charles-
ton Neck, commonly known as Blake's Tract, through which the Rail-
road now runs, immediately on leaving the upper depot. The Course
took in the whole of the unenclosed ground between King-street road
and the low ground to the east of Meeting-street. Meeting- street road,
however, did not exist in those days, and the starting-post was fixed at
first at the north-west corner of the field on King-street road ; it was af-
terwards moved, when the Meeting-street road was opened, to the west-
ern edge of the Meeting-street road, as it now exists, immediately on the
rise of the hill, half-way between Mr. Paine's farm and the Lines. For
many years, however, after the completion of the Meeting-street road,
those two gi'eat outlets from the city, viz., the King-street road and the
3*

35

Meeting-street road, were known by no other appellation than the Big
path, and the Little path. Mr. Niohtingale continued a lease of the
property, on which he laid out the New Market Course, until the year
1770, when he resigned it to Mr. Strickland ; the Course was very gene-
rally called Strickland^s, whilst under the direction of that gentleman
but it was the same as the old New Market Course.

There were races in March. l77l, at Cluilifinny.

Mr. Daniel Ravenel, referred to above, bred at his plantation, called,
*' Wantoot," in St. John's Parish, many fine horses. He commenced as
early as the year 1761. His prin(;ipal brood mares were Gray Pleasant,
Moll Slammakin, Lucretia and Paise. His most distinguished colts and
fillies were Foxhunter, dropt 1767, out of Gray Pleasant, by Mr. Edward
Harleston's bay horse Prince, who was got by Mr. Wm. Middleton's bay
horse Spotless — a bay filly called Carolina, dropt 1768, out of Moll
Slammakin, by old Brutus, and a bay filly called Lucy, dropt 1773, out
of Rose, by Frier (imported). Something more will be said of this
celebrated mare in another part of this book.

Mr. Ravenel kept up his bi'eeding establishment on a very extensive
scale to the year 1785. He bred at different seasons from Prince by
Spotless, Starling, Brutus, Frier, Flimnap, all imported stallions.

Mr. Fi'ank Huger, who lived at Midway, in the same parish with Mr.
Ravenel, also owned many fine horses. The late Nicholas Harleston,
Esq., of Bossis, in St. Jolin's Parish, (who was himself upon the Turf,)
used to sav that Mr. Huger was the most macpiificent horseman he ever
saw, and frequently related, in justification of his opinion, the following
incident, which he witnessed : — He said, soon after the celebrated im-
ported Arabian horse, Abdallah, sixteen hands high, and never ridden,
arrived in {lie country, he was visited at his stables l)y all the admirers
of horse fiesh in the vicinity. On one of these occasions, Abdallah
having been led out before the crowd, one of the bystanders jokingly
observed : " Huger, you are an intrepid horseman we all know, but you
dare not mount Abdallah !" Mr. Huger, without a, remark, immediately
put his hand upon the flowing mane of, the snorting animal, and with
one bound x'aulted upon his back. With all the confidence of consum-
inate skill, he sat like an equestrian statue, unmoved — like a Centaur, a
part of the horse himself, guiding with a steady hand the astonished
animal around the enclosure, with an ease and dexterity astonishing to
every beholder.

After the year 1760, an increased spirit was manifested in the sports
of the Turf in South Carolina. Races were announced to take place
in various sections of the low country. In 1768, there were races on

S6

the 22d of March, at Jacksonboronfjh ; in 1769. in the month of Feb-
ruary, at Ferguson's Ferry, and on the 14th of March of tlie same year,
at Beaufort; and soon after, th«5y were in successful operation at Childs-
hury, or Strawberry, St. John's Parish. Mr. Daniel Ravenel and the
Harlestons took an active part in keeping up the ra<'cs at the latter
place. The race ground was laid out within a short distance from the
Ferrv, a little to the left of the chapel, as you ascend the hill. This
meeting was a very popular one for many years, attended by many of
the owners of fine horses throughout the State. The races having been
discontinued in 1822, the Course was ploughed up and planted. It
formed a portion of the estate of the late John Coming Ball, Esq., who
bequeathed it to his nephew, Dr. J. B. Waring, its present proprietor.

It is probable many will suppose that the contests which took place
up to this period on the South Carolina Turf, could have been little better
than what would be regarded in the present day as scrub races; but this
was far fiom being the case. It is tiue many of the horses that ran
were without pure pedigrees, generally the sons and daughters of old
Brutus, out of half bred mares, yet Shadow and Centinel, and some
others, were in training "of equally just renown," all of whom will be
particularly noticed in the progress of this history.

The first race in South Carolina which seemed to produce any very
imusual excitement, was a match January Slst, 1769, between Mr. Wm.
Henry Drayton's roan horse Adolphus, 6 years old, by Brutus, and bred
in Carolina, and Mr. Thomas Nightingale's imported b. h. Shadow, aged,
bv Babraham, carrying 9 stone each, 4 mile heats, over the New Market
Course. Shadow won both heats easil)', in 8 minutes and 30 seconds.
Although at starting the otids were three to one on the winner, there
was an immense excitement growing out of the race, it being the first
match that was run between an imported and native horse. Shadow,
after winning this match, challenged any liorse in the province.

Shadow covered twenty mares in the spring of the same year, (1769,)
at £5 sterling. He stood at Walnut Hill, near Dorchester. He after-
wards was removed to Col. Singleton's plantation at Goose Creek, where
he remained until the season of 1771.

The most distinguished running horses in the infancy of the Turf in
Carolina, were Shadow, Centinel, Borrock Billy, Young Brutus, Babra-
ham, Skim, Noble and Flag-a-Truce.

Shadow was bred in England by Lord Northumberland, foaled in
1750, by Babraham, Bolton Starling, Coughing Polly, by Bartlett's
Childers.

Centinel was an imported ch. h., bred by the Duke of Ancaster, by

87

Blank, out of a mare by Cade, out of the dam of Spectator. He was
brought into the province in 1767. Having won several races in Eng-
land, immediate!}' on his arrival he challenged any horse in South Caro-
lina, to run four mile heats, carrying 10 stone against 9 stone, for 100
or 200 pounds. His challenge was, in the course of a few days, accepted
by the owners of a remarkably powerful horse, named Goliah, provided
each would carry 30 stone. Such an unreasonable proposition was, of
course, not responded to.

Borrock Billy was by old Cade, a son of the Godolphin Arabian, out
of Eastby Snake, by Partner.

Young Brutus was by old Brutus, and Babraham by old Babraham.

Skim was a very speedy horse. He was by Cullen's Arabian, imported
as a five year old from England, in November, 1760. He ran for some
time successfully both in Charleston and Georgetown, and races in the
vicinity. He afterwards covered at Mr. John Mayrant's plantation at
Santee, at £20.

Noble was another very distinguished horse ; he was, perhaps, the
most successful native horse of his day. He was by old Brutus, out of
Squirt, g. dam by Starling, g. g. d. by Bettel's Arabian, g. g. g. d. by Cham-
pion, g. g. g. g. d. by Barley's Arabian, who was the sire of Flying Chil-
ders. Noble ran successfully up to the spring of 1767, proving himself
possessed of great speed and endurance. The famous Centinel was of
his day, but they never met. This the owner* of Noble were anxious
to bring about. They followed him, therefore, from place to place for
some time; at last they tendered a direct challenge to liiin or any other
horse in the world, lo run a m;itc,h, four mile heats, over the New Market
Course, near Charleston, S. C, for one thousand guineas, weight for age;
but, as the ownei's of Noble were particularly anxious to meet Centinel,
they proposed that if he (Centinel) would accept the challenge, to give
up seventeen pounda of the weight Noble had a right to from ditference
of age. Centinel had previously, on his arrival from England, oftered to
run agaisist any horse in America, but did not think it prudent at this
time, from one of tliose " many ills that all flesh is heir to," to take up
the gauntlet thus boldly thrown down by Noble.

There is a tankard now in the possession of the " Mathews" family,
which was won by this horse (from Gov. Morton), when owned by Col.
"Wilkinson of the Continental Army. The tankard is a large an<l richly
carved vessel of English manufacture. A member of the Mathews
famil}', in reference to this subject, writes me word, "that I am induced
to think it was a match race from what my mother relates, as well as
from the circumstance of its having Gov. Morton's coat of arms engraved

38

upon it. She seems to think that her grandfather, Col. Wilkinson,
staked the tankard of his family plate against this of Gov. Morton."

Flag-a-Truce, an imported br. h., by Sober John out of Creeping Kate,
ran well prior to 1*767. His owners, naving implicit confidence in his
superior blood and ability, offered to match him against any horse of
his day, weight and distance to be agreed on by the parties. This chal-
lenge not being accepted, he was advertised to be let to mares, season of
176Y, at the plantation of Mr. Peter Sinkler in St. Stephen's Parish, and
at Mr. Williamson's plantation near Rantowle's, at £35.

With a view of improving the breed of horses in the Province, some
very valuable importations of blood-stock took place about this time.
As many of the fancy stock of the present day are the descendants of
the horses brought into Carolina before the Revolution, they will be
enumerated, as particularly as information will allow them to be, from
the most authentic sources.

Brutus, a ro. h., (imported,) foaled 1*748, by Regulus, out of Miss
Layton, by Partner, bred by Mr. Martindale.

Oronooko, an imported hi. h., foaled in 1745, by Crab, out of Miss
Slamerkin, by young True Blue, bred by Lord Portmore.

Slouch, an imported ch. h., foaled in 1747, by Cade, out of Little
Hartley mare, by Bartlet's Childers, bred by Sir John Moore.

Matchless, an imported b. h., foaled in 1754, by the Godolphin Ara-
bian, out of a Sorelieels m., bred by Mr. Panton.

Sweeper, a bl.h., (imported,) foaled in 1751, by Sloe, dam by Mogul,
a son of the Godolphin Arabian.

Toby, a ch. h., rather undersized — only 14|- hands high — got by old
Janus in England. He was owned by Col. Alston, of North Carolina.

Cade was a very popular stallion, imported in 1762, as a 5 yr. old. He
was descended from Old Cade, a son of the Godolphin Arabian, his dam
by Hutton's famous Wormwood, a mare in great repute in England.
Cade's sister, belonging to Mr. Duncomb, won the 1,200 guineas at
New Market, in England, 24th of March, 1761, beating six other.s,
and in August following, she Avon the King's 100 guineas, at Black Ham-
bleton, in Yorkshire, beating seven others. Cade's brother, belonging to
Mr. Warren, called Sportsman, won the 100 guineas at New Market,
England, 16tli of x\pril, 1761, beating a large field, besides winning sev-
eral other plates and prizes.

Cade covered season of 1763, at Mr. Williamson's plantation, near
Rantowle's bridge, at £35, where he continued as late as the season of
1768. He received none but mares got by running horses.

Nonpareil, a famous horse, imported in 1762, covered in the same

39

year at Mr. Daniel Iluger's plantation, in St. John's Parish, at £20 cur-
rency.

A b. h. railed Prince, by Herod, bred by Lord Farnham, out of Helen
by r)lank, foaled in 1773, was also covering, subsequently, at the same
place.

Pharaoh was the name of another horse, of good blood, imported, in
1762, from England ; he covered near Ashley ferry for several seasons —
was a bay, by Moses, foaled in 1753, out of a Godolphin Arabian mare,
bred by Lord Gower.

Tarquin, imported the following year, 1763, stood at Mr. John Izard's
plantation, on Ashley River. He was the son of old Tarquin, by an Ara-
bian horse.

Pam, imported by Mr. Fenwiclce in 1764, covered at his plantation, on
John's Island, at £50 currency. Pam was a horse of high blood, by Re-
guliis, dam by Cade; won in 1761, '62, and '63, several fine races at New
Market, in England, and other places.

Abdallah was the name given to a famous Arabian horse that was first
carried to Gibraltar from Arabia, thence brought to Beaufort, Port Royal,
by Capt. Barnes, in the year 1767. He covered at £l5 his first season.
In February of the same year, 1767, Mansell, Corbett & Co. imported,
in the ship Heatlicott, Capt. Hooper, from London, two very fine stal-
lions, one was named Sportsman, a dark chesnut, strong and bony, and
perfectly sound, got by a son of Blaze, whose dam was by Mr. Leeds'
Second, a son of Childers. Sportsman's dam was by the Golden Bay;
his g. dam by a son of Lord Bedford's Arabian, and his g. g. dam by
Bay Bolton.

The other was a fine ch. c, 4 yrs. old, named Sprightl}-. He was a
colt of wSportsman, mentioned above, out of a Cartouch mare, g. dam by
old Cade. Sprightly had been trained in England, and won a plate at
Ludlow, and ran second in a large field for a stake at Salop.

Tartar, an imported horse, belonging to the estate of Robert Hume,
covered for several seasons at Goose Creek. He was alive as late as the
season of 1767.

Immediately after the Charleston Races of tliis year, in March 1767,
several English and half-English blood mares and colts were sold on the
Course, belonging to the estate of Robert Hume. Capt. Parker, of the
Nancy, having just arrived with the following thorough bi'eds frouj Eng-
land, they were also put up and disposed of to the highest bidders:

A b. st-iUion, 8 yrs. old, by Bosphorus, out of a mare by Tartar, dam
by Regulus, g. dam by old Cade, g. g. dam by Bay Bolton.

A br. stallion by Snap, out of Vanessa by Regulus.

40

A ch. f., 3 yrs. old, by Turpin, out of a mare by Babraham, g. dam by
old Partner.

Moro, an imported horse, covered at Mr. Wm, Henry Drayton's plan-
tation, at the Horse Shoe, at £o sterling, season of '69. Moro was by
Moro, dam by Regulus, g. dam by Rib, g. g dam by Partner, g. g. g.
dam by Greyhound, g. g. g. g. dam by the Curwin Bay Barb.

It is an interesting fact, not generally known, that the agent that im-
ported Moro had nearly succeeded in importing the celebrated Eclipse in
his place. He liad looked at him and made an oflPer, which, not coming
up exactly to the terms proposed by the owner, the offer was rejected.
A few days after, the owner of EcHpse made some abatement in his
terms, which would have been acceded to had not the American agent
purchased Moro in the mean time. By the merest trifle, then. South
Carolina failed in obtaining possession of the most remarkable race
horse the world ever saw.

Fallower, imported by Mr. Fenwicke in 1*766, covered for several sea-
sons in Carolina, esteemed in England a horse of the highest blood. He
was by Blank, his dam by Partner, g. dam by Bloody Buttocks, his g.
g. dam by Greyhound, g. g. g. dam by Makeless, up to Dodsworth, out
of a Layton Barb mare. Mr. Fenwicke sold this horse very soon after
his arrival in this country.

Old Starling was an imported horse from England ; he covered in St.
John's Parish, from 1767 to '72, at £.35 currency ; the property of Wm.
Moultrie, Esq. He was bred by Lord Rockingham ; esteemed by good
judges the handsomest horse in America; he was by Starling out of a
mare by the Godolphin Arabian, his g. dam by Childers, g. g. dam by
True Blue, g. g. g. dam b3' Cypress, out of the Duke of Rutland's fa-
mous mare Bonny Black.

Antaeus, another imported horse, bred by John Ward, Esq., of Kent,
in England, was by Spectator; he covered season of 1771, near Jack-
sonborough, at £35 currency.

Snipe, imported, covered near Jacksonborough, at £35 currency, in
1772 and '7.''. Snipe was bred by the Duke of Cumberland, got by
Snap, a son of Snip, a son of the Devonshire Childers. Snipe's dam was
by Blank ; her dam by the Ancaster Driver, his g. dam by Smiling Tom,
her g. g. dam by Oyster Foot, g. g. g. dam by old Merton.

Mask, an English horse, by young Babraham, out of a mare by old
Cade, with a pedigree running up to the Curwin Bay Barb, covered at
Santee in 1771, at £35 currency.

Babraham, a b. h. by old Babraham, out of a Second mare, out of a

41

mare by Starling; and Lofty by Snap, both imported horses, covered in
1772, at Mr. Arthur Middlelon's plantation, on Ashley River.

DafFodill, advertised as a thorough bred horse, covered at a place
called Cane Acres, at five guineas sterling.

Frier, an imported stallion, was by South, out of an own sister to Sir
James Lowther's Babraham. South was by Regulus, his dam by Sore-
heels, out of Sir Ralph Millbank's famous Makeless mare. Friar's dam
was got by old Brabraham, his g. dam by Golden BaU, g. g. dam by
the Hampton Court Childers, out of Sophonisba. Friar was foaled in
1760, bred by Sir John Moore; he was imported into Carolina in his six
year old form; covered his first season, 1767, at Mr. Thomas Boone's
plantation, Pon Pon ; afterwards, up to season of 1774, at Beach Hill,
at £35 currency.

Fhmnap, an imported b. h., foaled in 1765, by South out of a Cygnet
mare, (Cygnet was by the Godolphin Arabian,) g. dam by Cartouch ; g.
g. dam by Ebony, by Childers, g. g. g. dam by Ebony, by Basto. He
was bred by Sir John Moore, who disposed of him to Sir Watkin Wil-
liam Wynn. At the saie of this latter gentleman's stud, Mr. Mansell, of
the firm of Mansell, Corbett & Co., of the City of Charleston, purchased
him, and shipped him to South Carolina, a little prior to the Revolution,
where he beat all the best horses of the country, among others, Mr.
Nightingale's celebrated black horse Careless. Flimnap was a horse of
much celebrity, and held in high estimation in England. He covered at
Spring Grove, St. Paul's Parish, at £35 currency, season of 1774. He
became afterwards the property of Major Isaac Childs Harleston, who
removed him to his country seat at "Irishtown," St. Thomas' Parish, S.
C, where he stood to mares for many years, his produce proving good
runners, and highly formed. Although rather undersized, only fourteen
hands and half an inch in height, Flimnap was nevertheless possessed of
the bone and sinew of a horse of sixteen hands.

The following is an extract from Josiah Quincy's Journal, when on a
visit to Charleston. S. C, 1773 :

'■'■March 3. — Spent this day in viewing horses, riding over the town,
and receiving complimentary visits.

'■'■March 16. — Spent the morning, ever since 5 o'clock, in perusing
public records of the Province, &c., &c. ; am now going to the famous
Races.

"The Races were well performed ; but Flimnap beat Little David (who
had won the last sixteen races) out and out. The last heat the former
distanced the latter. The first four mile heat was performed in eight
minutes and seventeen seconds, being four miles. £2,000 were won and

42

lost nt tliis Race, and Flimnap sold at public vendue the same day for
£300 sterling.

"At the Races I saw a fine collection of excellent though very high
priced horses, and was let a little into the ' singular art and mystery of
the Turf.' "

In reference to the horses of South Carolina, Hewitt also observes in
his work, (2d vol. p. 303) published in 1779 :

"The horses of the country, though hardy and serviceable animals,
made little figure, and therefore, to improve the breed, many have been,
of late years, imported from England. The planters being fond of fine
hoi'ses, have been at great pains to raise them, so that they now have
plenty, of an excellent kind, both for the carriage and the Turf."

Wars, and rumors of wars, now began to have their effect upon the
popular pastimes of the Carolinians. The independence of the country
having been declared, no event of interest on the Turf occurred for
many years. Not only were all the horses thrown out of training, but
on the appearance of Lord Cornwallis' army in the low country, they
were either used as chargers by those who had taken up arms in the de-
fence of the country, or they were hid in the swamps, adjoining the dif-
ferent plantations on which they were bred, to prevent them from being
carried off by the British. Several anecdotes, illustrative of the times
which " tried men's souls," have been communicated to me, not inappro-
priate to my subject.

At the close of the year 1784 the American army, under Gen. Greene,
moved into the lower country, to protect their provisions for the winter,
acting wholly on the defensive. The British troops, at the same time,
retreated either within their fortifications in Charleston, or its vicinity.
Lord Cornwallis had an encampment at Silk Hope, in St. Thomas' Par-
ish, for some time, whilst Gen. Marion, with his gallant brigade, kept
hovering around, watching the movements of the enemy from the
neighboring swamps.

As both armies lay encamped, comparatively inactive, the incursions
of the British soldiery, upon the adjoining plantations, were productive
of great distress and annoyance. Of those who were well disposed to
the American cause, there were few who had not their houses and plan-
tations repeatedly visited and rifled. The will of the strongest was the
only law recognized. Listigated by the love of plunder, the most wan-
ton dejn'edarions were committed. Delicate females were frequently
obliged, at the dead of night, to abandon their homes, and fly to the
■woods and swamps to escape insult. These outrages, however, were not

43

altogether confined to the British troops ; our own people, of bad char,
acter, emerged from their hiding places in the swamps, and appropriated
to their own use whatever came in their way. This state of things more
or less continued until Governor Rutledge returned to the South, and by
his influence and abilities restored order and security of property.

Within two iniles of the spot on which Lord Cornwallis pitched his
camp at Silk Hope, stands, or it ought rather to be said, stood, at that
time, the ancestral residence of the Harleston family. It was then a
noble building, the abode of Major Isaac Childs Harlestou, a gentleman
of fortune, surrounded " by all the means, and appliances to boot," of a
well stocked and productive estate. What a melancholy contrast it ex-
hibits now to its former condition. It has unhappily undergone the fate
of all sublunary things. Solitude its only portion ; the house roofless,
and crumbling into dust ; like Ophelia's violets, " its hopes seemed all to
wither when the old folks died." All is hushed about it ; nothing dis-
turbes the silence of the scene, save occasionally the song of the poor
Whip-poor-will, or a wild deer started from his form, stirring the boughs
with its branching antlers; the stillness as serene and unbroken as at
that hour when, as the ancients used so poetically to say, Pan sleeps,
and all nature holds her breath so as not to disturb him !

In contemplating the rude wilderness through which the visiter lias
now to pass in his approach to the old niansion from the high road,
thick as the thickets of Boboli, and woody as the woods of Cascini, de-
scending into a deep and thickly wooded dell, at the bottoni of which
runs a bold stream, frequently impassable from its swollen waters, it is no
wonder that Gen. Marion, though outnumbered by the enemy, felt secure
in such a neighborhood. Like the fastnesses of Cominius, in wdiich,
■when the Romans were at war with the Tuscans, a party of the latter,
after a well fought battle, had set the former at defiance by retreatino-
into its forests, "these woods, and wilds, and melancholy glooms" could
not fail, in like manner, to aftbrd a safe retreat to a discomfited battalion
in the hour of its utmost need !

To this spot the ladies of the Harleston family retired, during the
troubles of the Revolution, supposing, from the solitariness of its situa-
tion that there, at least, they would escape many of the evils and incon-
veniences of the war.

It being well known that Major Harleston had been extensively en.
gaged in breeding blood stock, and kept at this place his finest horses,
the celebrated Flimnap among the number, a very tempting bait Avas
thus offered to the British cavalry in the vicinity, commanded by Col.
Tarleton. Repeated efforts were made to get possession of this horse,

44

but unsuccessfully, the negroes remaining faithful to their charge. The
horses were led out, on the approach of the enemy, and concealed in the
swamps. One n:iorning a detachment from the British camp seized one
of the stable boys, and tried, by every possible artifice, and promises of
rich rewards, to make him point out the spot where the horses were con-
cealed, particularly Flimnap, but nothing could extort the secret from
him. At lengtli they threatened to hang him, and did actually suspend
him from the limb of a tree before the house. They then retired, leav-
ing him for dead. As soon as they were gone one of the servants about
the house ran out and cut him down. Life was found not to be extinct,
and he was, after assiduous care and attention, resuscitated.

As soon as it was considered safe to venture through the country, a
trusty groom belonging to Major Harleston, removed Flimnap into
North Carolina, where he continued until South Carolina got rid of her
invaders.

Some time subsequent to the above occurrence, another search was
made for the horses by a detachment of British troops. The party,
however, was, on this occasion, defeated by the timely appearance of an
American force. After a skirmish, in which Major Harleston himself,
the owner of the horses, then in the continental army, under (Jeneral
Greene, was engaged, the British soldiery retreated. On reporting at
their head quarters the unsuccessful issue of the day, a Col. Campbell,
who, for his furious, violent conduct, was nicknamed " Crazy Campbell,"
vowed immediate vengeance, and that he would kill, burn, and destroy
every thing on the place. The negroes gave the alarm that Crazy
Campbell was coming in great fury, and vowing vengeance. The ladies
were in the greatest alarm. Panic seized the negroes, and they scat-
tered in every direction.

Now it liad fortunately happened, previously to the ladies of the fam-
ily retiring into the country, that one of them, at the house of a tory
relative in Charleston, who was in the constant habit of entertaining the
British officers, by balls and dinners, had met, among others, this very
officer. Col. Campbell, and he had manifested, on many occasions, a
marked interest in her. She immediately bethought her of this ac-
quaintance, and resolved to turn it to the best possible account. As
Col. Campbell rode up the avenue, she went out to meet him. The mo-
ment that lie saw her his purpose seemed changed ; his countenance as-
sumed a smile, he waved his troops back, sprang from his horse, forbade
his soldiers doing any injury, walked into the house, made a long and a
pleasant visit, and finally took leave of the family in the kindest and
most friendly manner.

45

I have recorded one instance, already, of the fidelity, even unto death,
of a groom intrusted with tlie protection of liis master's horses ; it is in
my power to furnish many others. Mr. John Iluger, who owned the
Hagan, in St. Thomas' Parish, had a very faitliful servant, byihe name
of Mino-o, to whom he intrusted all liis property during the war. By
the will of Mr, Hiiger, Mingo received his freedom, with that of his wife,
left to him cmphaticall}' as an handmaid. The benevolence of his mas-
ter ended not there. He bequeathed him, out of his estate, ten guineas
a year, for himself, and three guineas for his wife. Mingo, after his mas-
ter's death, remained upon the Hagan plantation, keeping his horse,
drawing his rations, blankets and provisions, equally with the other ne-
groes, to the last day of Ids life. Mingo must have been a remarkably
faithful character, and if ever a master had a right to calculate upon the
fidelity of his slave, that master was Mr. Huger. In a very interesting
record ke})t by Mr. Huger, for many years, of the business of his es-
tates— still in possession of his descendants — he continually speaks of his
r\evvoQS as a part of his fatnily, and manifests, in a thousand indescri-
bable ways, the parental solicitude he must have extended to all his
people.

Notwithstanding, however, the sleepless vigilance of Mingo, Quarter
Master Jack, who had his head quarters at Brabant, was in the constant
habit of levying contributions upon the wealthy neighboihood in which
he found himself quartered. Of course "the Hagan," within a few
miles, did not escape spoliation. On one occasion two Highland sol-
diers removed a fine Brutus mare ; whilst on another occasion, " at one
fell swoop," a pai'ty from the same encampment carried oft', beside many
othei' articles ol value, twelve valuable blood mares, five fillies, and two
colts.

A slave of Mr. Daniel Ravenel, by the name of Tommy, must not en-
tirely be passed over. He is certainly entitled to a brief notice, as well
as Mingo.

At Wantoot, the seat of Mr. Ravene], the place where tlie British army
encamped and remained for six weeks after the battle of Eutaw Springs,
and on which Mr. Ravenel had an extensive breeding establishment,
Tommy proved so remarkable for his fidelity, that his master did not
hesitate to give him, during the continuance of the war, the sole control
and charge of all his horses, among others his famous mare " Lucy," out
of Rose by imported Frier.

There is an interesting anecdote preserved in reference to this mare.

During the war it was, of course, of the highest importance tliat the
oflBcers and men of the Revolutionary Army sliould be mounted on as

46

good horses as the country could supply. Many gentlemen possessing
fine horses willingly lent them to their friends. Mr. Ravenel's Lucy got

into the hands of Col. , who never rode her himself, but mounted

his servant on this, the finest horse in his command. Mr. Ravenel was
detained at home by unavoidable circumstances when his favorite mare
went out of his stable, but soon after, mounted on a common plantation
tackey, but properly armed and accoutred for service, he presented him-
self at the head quarters of Col. .

"Sir," said he, "I have come to serve ray country, but as it is indis-
pensable I should be well mounted, I desire you to let me have the use
of one of my own horses." He named Lucy.

To his great surprise and mortification Col. declineil. alleging,

as an excuse, that he had already appropriated and could not spare her.

"Then," said Mr. Ravenel, "I do no duty until you alter your deter-
mination."

Soon after this conversation Mr. Ravenel was invited to breakfast with

Gen. Marion. On entering his tent, he found Col. present. In

the course of the repast. Gen. Marion introduced the subject of his refu-
sal to do duty. The circumstances having been explained. Gen. Marion,
drawing a slip of paper from his portfolio, promptly wrote an order, ad-
dressed to Col. himself, for the immediate and unconditional sur-
render of the mare. He handed the order to Mr. Ravenel. remarking
that, as no man had bred finer horses in the country, so no one deserved
to be better mounted. "Besides, sir," the General added, " who has the
best right to the mare, your servant, or Mr. R., who owns her ? "

There is another anecdote of a mare, celebrated during the Revolu-
tion, fi'om which some of our present stock has descended. It is of an
English mare, known in those days as the " Red Doe" She belonged,
dui'ing the war, to an ofiicer in the British army, in Col. Coates' com-
mand, it is believed. An American soldier, by the name of Hunter,
having been taken prisoner, was thieatened with instant death if he did
not give the British commander some information he deemed it import-
ant to procure. The man, hesitating, was ordered to be shot, but the
officer to whovn this duty was assigned, not wishing " to kill his unpre-
pared soul," gave him a little respite for i-eflection and prayer. This offi-
cer was the owner of the Red Doe, and was mounted on her at. the time.
Hunter, saw but one chance of escape left to him, and bravely resolved to
avail himself of it if possible. He entreated the ofticer to dismount a
moment, as he had something of importance to communicate. The offi-
cer complied, but no sooner was his foot clear of the stirrup, than with
one bound Hunter jumped into the saddle, and uiging the affrighted

47

* horse, dashed into the woods, and was out of sight before the astonished
soldiery had time to fire. This aet of intrepidity happened near the
Santee, which river Hunter swam on the mare, nifdiing the best of his
wav to tlio American camp, which was then at Wadhoo. This famous
mare, after the war, got into the possession of Col. Thomas Porcher, of
St. John's, Berkley.

After the war many inquiries were made about the "Red Doe" by her
former owner arvd by those acquainted with her good qualities, and thus
her pedigree and performances, when on the Turf, became known.

We will mention one other instance of the advantage of having been
well mounted "in the days that tried men's souls." It is a reminiscence
of one of Marion's " meriy men " A^ho escaped, on two occasions, from
the British, on a " good steed," when our invaders were ravaging the en-
tire Snow's Island country, in the vicinity of the Pee Dee River. The
animal alluded to was a well known mare in the neighborliood, called
" Roebuck." Her pedigree is not mentioned, but to judge from her tleet-
ness and good qualities, the presumption is, she was loell hred, like her
owner, coming from a c/ood stock. I will give the incidents exactly as I
find them on record in a public journal :

" He made his escape on his little mare called Roebuck. A great ani-
mal was that.

" In the vicinity of ' Snow's Island ' my grandfather lived, but he and
my uncles wei'e gone to the wars, (they were then on -'Snow's Island.")
My grandmother was as true a Whig as any of the women of that day,
and Captain James, the surest scout of Marion, would usually manage to
get there on his return to the island from his night scout, to get a warm
breakfast, which he knew always awaited him. The Tories and British,
posted thick in the neighborhood, got wind of his movements, and a
Captain and squad waylaid him there. Before sunrise the British Cap-
tain had his horsemen in their .saddles in the back yard, unperceivable
from the front, and the Captain was in the house. A gate, some two
hundred yards fronr the house, opened upon an avenue up to the yard.
James was always cautious. Riding up to the edge of the piazza, he
struck his wdiip upon the floor, as a signal, when out walked the British
Captain, with a polite invitation to Captain James to alight. At the
same moment a whoop was heard from the rear. At one leap Roebuck
was twenty feet from the ])iazza, and flying for the gate, with the squad
of liorsemen in close pursuit. But alas ! the gate was shut, and one of
the troopers was gaining on him. He reached the gate, with one hand
he unloosens the latch, and with tlie other his pistol holds the trooper a
moment in check ; he glides through the gate and pulls it to after him,

48

and thus gains a few jumps the start. Half a mile off, runs Muddy
Creek, a miry slough at that place, near thirty feet wide. The race is
desperate; the trooper's yell rings closer; he gains the summit of the
hill, reins up Roebuck, reaches the edge of the slough, and at one leap
his noble little animal lands upon the firm earth beyond He gallops
leisurely up the opposite slope ; down come the troopers en masse ; in
the 7Tiud they plunge, and not a horse or rider can extricate themselves.
James waves his hat at the muddy crowd. And in a short time the
merry men of 'Snow's Island ' gather around the General's fire to bear
James relate the story of his escape."

The second escape on "Roebuck" is thus related:

" My grandfather had a horse called Roebuck, fit for such exploits as
he was frequently called upon to perform. On one occasion he was taken
prisoner while on a scout. He was one of those who could expect no
favor, and the Tories had determined to hang him as soon as tliey had
despatched their breakfast. They were busy at their meal, and he was
guarded by a single soldier, who walked back and forth near him. Just
before the soldiers had finished their meal, the guard stopped a moment
at the end of his promenade next the fire. Roebuck was tied to a limb,
not more than thirty feet off. Choosing that moment, my gi-andfather
sprung for his horse, leaped into the saddle, and slipped the bridle olf his
horses head, and was gone. Shot after shot whistled close by, and he was
pursued by the crowd ; but in vain, it was another escape. "

PART IV.

I see you stand like Greyhounds in the slip,

Straining upon the start. Shakspeart.

Who look'd as tho' the speed of thought

Were in his limbs. Byron'$ Mazeppa.

I did hear
The galloping of horse. Macbeth.

plating P^emomiiba,

CALENDAR OF RACES

FROM THE REVOLUTION

1857.

Ages from 1st of May. Mares, fillies and geldings allowed 3 lbs.
Weights carried to 1810, on the 4 and 3 mile days ; aged horses 133
lbs.; 6yrs. old 129 lbs.; 5 yrs. 120, 4 yrs. 106 ; 3 yrs. 92 ; 2 yrs. a feather.
On the two mile day — free only to colts and fillies — 4 yrs. 112 lbs., 3
yrs. 98 lbs.. 2 yrs. a feather.

NEW MARKET COURSE, to 1792.

WASHINGTON COURSE, from 1792 to 1857.

The war being over, and peace duly declared, n^t only a new era for
politics commenced, and a new itjetbod of thinking had arisen, but a new
and more vigorous impulse was given to the sports of the Turf.

Of the gentlemen of South Carolina, who went upon the Turf, after
the Revolution, we refer with pride to the spotless names of General
Hampton, Colonel Alston, Colonel Washington, Colonel McPherson,
Colonels J. B. and J. P. Richal-dson, "Major Thompson, Mr. Scott, Mr.
Burns, Mr. Sumter, Mr. Fenwick, Mr, Wigfall, Mr. McPherson, Mr.
William Moultrie, Mr. John B. Irving, Mr. St. Johns, Mr. Hughes, Cap-
tain Field, Mr. Chisoim, Mr. Singleton, Mr. Clifton, Mr. Bellinger, Mr.
Seabrook, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. C. Richardson, Cap-
tain Warren, Captain Davis, Captain, O'Brien Smith, Mr. N. Harleston,
Mr. Quash, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Thornton,*Mr. Farr, Colonel Ashe, Mr. Rose,
Mr. T. Alston, Mr. Haig, Mr. Wainright, Mr. Clement, Mr. Benjamin
Ferguson, Mr. J. R. Pringle, Mr. T. H^Hutchinson, Mr. William Taylor,
Mr. Clitherall, Mr. Philip Sraitfe, Mr. F. B. Fishburne, Mr. C. Sinkler
and Mr. Aydelott.

These gentlemen, either descended from a well-bred racing stock in
this country, or educated in England, very early in life imbibed a love
for the Turf. Possessed of ample means, they established extensive studs
of their own, promoting thereby a greater love for racing, " at home,"
among their immediate associates, and gentry of the country." The old
York Course, and the New Magket Cpurse, it is true, had existed before
their time in Carolina, and some advances had been made in the art of
breeding, training and running-^occasionally a well-contested race, grow-
ing out of the competition of riW stables — yet comparatively little was
effected towards giving perpetuity to racing, previously to these gentle-
men coming into their respecti^-e properties. It certainly remained for
them to give a fresh and powerful impulse to the different meetino-s
within their reach, and to lay tbe foundation of that zeal apd success,
in the improvement of our breed of horses, which have been so trium-
phantly displayed in later times .in our State. Some of these gentlemen
were not content to confine theftiselves to the materials our own country
afforded, but imported, from time to time, " bits of fancy blood" from
England.

Among the imported stock soon after the Revolution, was Dancing

Master, a bay colt by Woodpecker, out of Madcap, by Snap, foaled in
1788, and bred by Lord Derby; and Prince, a b. h., bred by Lord
Farnham, foaled in 1773, got by Herod, out of Helen by Blank.

Justice, foaled in 1782, got by Lord Grosvenor's Justif-e, out of tbe
noted Miss Timms; she a full sister to Conundrum, Ranthos, Pumpkin,
Maiden, Riddle, Misgjf^urity — all capital runners. Miss Purity was the
dam of the renowned Rockingham, who sold for 2,500 guineas, and was
allowed to be the best running horse'fn England : at six years old, he
won 17 times out of 18, several of which were King's Plates, carrying 12
stone. Rockingham and Justice wei'e very nearly allied, as they were
both got by sons of Herod. The dam of Justice was by Squirt ; g. d.
by Mogul ; Camilla by Bay Bolton. He was imported by Major But-
ler, and covered for many years near Askepoo Bridge, at £10 sterling.

Marplot, an imported horse, got by Highflyer, his dam by Omar, out
of a Godolphin Arabian mare, (sister to Cripple,) his g. g. dam Blossom,
by Crab. He figured from the year 1785 to 1790, with great eclat on
the English Turf, and afterwards was successful in the island of Jamaica,
West Indies. He was thence imjjbrted into South Carolina, and stood
to mares for many seasons. He ^s owned at one time by Mr. Laurens,
of Mepkin, St. John's Parish, Bei-ilfley. He was sold by Mr. Laurens to
a man by the name of Brightmaft, a sporting blacksmith in the city of
Charleston, who took him to Georgia, 'vfhere he died.

Matchem, a bay horse by Matchem, o^it of Lady, by Sir Charles Tur-
ner's Sweepstakes, foa^d in 1773, bred Jpiy Lord Grosvenor, and import-
ed into South Carolina by Mr. Gibbs. Bajazet and Gimcrack covered at
the Hagan plantation in St. Thomas Parish, season of 1800. The for-
mer, Bajazet, considered the^est-four year old of his year, was the sire
of many fine horses — Sjnong the n^lmber was Godfinder, the property of
the gallant Mayham of Horry's ^avajny, .•ittached to Marion's Legion.
He was foaled 31st March, 1784, -by B|uazet, his dam by Col. Edward
Lloyd's Old Traveller, his g. dam a" bay^are, imported by Col. Lloyd.

Star, a dark bay horse, eif capital m-f^ and size, foaled in 1784, got
by Highflyer, dam by Snap ; g. dam Riddle, by Matchem. He was bred
by Richard Taylor, Esq., and ran N^ith considerable credit for inany years
in England. Star did not answer^publi(<* expectation as a foal-getter in
South Carolina. He died inPendlieton District, in 1811. Imported by
Gen. John McPherson, wh^^'also importe'd the following young stock at
the same time : .• *'

Firebrand, a chesnut colt, -foaled' in 1802, by Buzzard, out of Fanny,
own sister to King Fergus, bi^d by the Duke of Grafton. Died on the
passage out to this countiy, or soon after landing.

Cinderella, a br. f., foaled in 1801, bred by Mr. Edward Harris, got by
Sir Peter, her dam by Mercury.

Sir Peter Teazle, a roan colt, foaled in 1802, own brother to Cinde-
rella, above. This colt was trained, but never ran. He was purchased
by Dr. Fassoux, stood in St. John's Parish, Berkley, and died in the Dis-
trict of Chester.

Hyppona, a large bay filly, foaled in 1802, bred by the Earl of Derby,
got by Sir Peter, dam by Woodpecker,

Psyche, a grey filly, low but strong, foaled in 1802, bred by the Earl
of Derby, got by Sir Peter, out of Bab, by Bordeaux. This filly went
into the stud stable of Mr. Singleton.

Isabella, a dark brov,n filly, with tan muzzle and flanks, foaled in 1802,
bred by the Earl of "(^rniont, by Trumpeter, out of Demirep, by High-
flyer. She was sold t6* O'Brien Smith, Esq.

Creeping Kate, a Sganish mare, was also imported by Gen. McPher-
son, soon after the Revolution.

Sterling, a bay stallion, foaled in 1791, bred by Mr. Thomas Sterling —
imported intq^^irginiaj/frora London, by John Hoomes, Esq. He was
reputed among the best^acers that ever appeared in England. He was
got by Volunteer, (one of the best sons of Eclipse,) his dam Harriet, by
Highflyer. Sterling waS brought to Carolina in 1800, and stood to
mares at Gen. McPherson'^ -plantatiou at Stoney Creek, at $50 the sea-
son.

Commp?Tt', a beaufiful bay horse, bred by Gen. McPherson, foaled 18th
March, '1790. He was g#'t by Cephalus, who was by old Frier. Com-
merce's dam was got by thre imported horse Sweeper. Commerce stood
at the plantation of John Singleton, Esq., on the High Hills of Santee,
at £5 sterling, season jof 1801.

The following inforftaation respecting some of the most distinguished
blood horses in South Carolina from 1779 to 1808, may be relied upon
as correct. It is extracted from the stud-book of the late Col. Wm.
Alston of Waccamaw^>. The public is indebted for the information to
Col. Ferguson of this St-^te, who, with a view of preserving the pedigree
of tlie blood horses in •'South Carolina, of " by-gone days," applied to
all the gentlemen whose families had formerly owned race and other
fine horses. Having obtained the stud-book of Col. Alston, Col. Fergu-
son, with characteristic accuracy and zeal, arranged it, and, as will be
seen, has succeeded in perfecting a valuable condensation of the whole
subject.

Brilliant Mare, bred by Mr. Edward Fenwick, foaled in May, 1779,
got by the imported horse Matchem : her dam (imported by Mr. Fen-

8

wick, sen.) by Brilliant ; grand dam by Tartar, out of a daughter of
Lord Halifax's Bushy Molly, which daughter was got by a son of the
Devonshire Flying Childers ; g. g. dam by the chesnut Litton Arabian ;
g. g. g. dam by King William's "White Barb, called Chilaby ; g. g. g. g.
dam by the Byerly Turk, out of Sir William Ramsden's ch. Farmer
mare.

1789 : b. f. Symmetry^ by Mr. Gibbes' Flimnap, sold to Mr. N.
Harleston.

1'791 : ch f. Atalanta, by old Slouch.

1*793 : ch. c. Gambado, by Florizel, gelded, and sold to Mr. D. Flud.

1795 : ch. c. Highfiyer, by Marplot, sold to Capt. Hails.

1797 : b. c. Brilliant, by Marplot, given to Mr. Joseph Alston.
[NoTK. — The Brilliant mare was sold to Gen, McPherson. I do not

know how many foals she afterwards had ; but I know she produced a
b. f called Milksop, by the imported horse Justice, and died shortly
after.]

Nancy Dawson :

1790 : b. c. Meteor, by Comet, sold to Mr. Benjamin Alston, sen.
1791 : gr. f. Jilt, by Ajax, sold to Mr. Paul'Michau.

1792 : gr. i. Ludee, by old Slouch, given to^Sir John Nisbitt, 1798.

1798 : g. f. Jane Grey, by old Slouch, sold."to Mr. Robert Withers.
1795 : ch. f. Iris, by Marplot.

1797 : b. c. by Marplot, died in 1801.

1799 : b. f. by Justice, sold to Mr. Jos. Lesesne, 1803.

1800 : a mule. ^*

[Note. — I think the produce by Justice ifi 1799, ran under the name
of Eliza, as the property of Mr. Laborde aud then of Mr. Philip Smith.]

Tartar Mare, bred by Mr. Edward Fenwick, foaled in 1780, got by
old Flimnap, her dam by old Pharaoh, her grand*'dam (imported by Mr.
Fenwick, senior), got by Tartar, her dam by Young Sweepstakes,
grand dam by Mogul, g. g. dam by Bay Bolton, g. g. g. dam by Pulleyn's
ch. Arabian, g. g. g. g. dam by Rockwood, g. g. g. g. g. dam by Bustler.

1791 : ch. c. Cade, by Ajax, sold to Mr. Find.

1792 : ch. c. Cassius, by old Slouch, broke his neck in breaking.
1794 : b. f. Hebe, by Florizel, given to Dandy Griggs.

Atalanta, bred by Mr. William Alston, foaled in 1791, got by old
Slouch, out of the brilliant mare.

1798 : ch. c. by Marplot, sold to Mr. O'Brien Smith.

1801 : ch. f. by Marplot, sold to Mr. Screven.

1803 : ch. c. by Spread Eagle.

1804 : a mule.

9

Kitty Fisher^ purchased in 1789, by Mr. William Alston, from Mr.
John Thornton, got by Oscar, her dam by the imported horse Vampire,
out of old Kitty Fisher, imported by Col. Carter Braxton, died in Sep-
tember, 1798.

1792 : gr. f. Desdemona, by Comet, sold to Mr. Ransom Davis.

1794 : br. c. Wonder, by old Flimnap, sold to Gen. Hampton.

1795 : ch. f. by Marplot, sold to Mr. Alexander Nesbitt.

Hope, bred by Mr. Charles Thornton, foaled April 24, 1788, got by
the imported horse Shark, her dam by the imported horse Fearnaught,
grand dam by the imported horse Monkey, g. g. dam by the imported
horse Dancing Master, out of an imported Spanish mare, called Creep-
ing Kate ; sold to Gen. McPherson.

1793 : r. c. Pilot, by old Flimnap, sold to Mr. Alex. Nesbitt.

1796 : b. c. by Marplot.

1798 : b. f. by Marplot, exchanged with Gen. McPherson. '

Circs, bred by Mr. Beckwith Butler, foaled May 26, 1784, got by
Ariel, out of Lady Northumberland, who was imported by the late Hon.
John Tayloe, of Mount Airy, and was got by Northumberland, her dam
by Shakspeare, grand dam by Regulus, g. g.dam by Parker's Snip, g. g. ^.
dam by old Partner, g. g. g. g. dam by Bloody Buttocks, g. g. g. g. g. dam
by Greyhound, g. g. g. g.g. g. dam by Makeless, g, g. g. g. g. g. g. dam by
Place's White Turk, g. g. g. g. g. g. g. g. dam by Dodsworth, out of a
Layton Barb mare.

1794 : br. c. Jupiter, by Florizel, sold to Francis Tyre.
1796 : gr. c. by old Slouch, given to Mr. Ransom Davis.
Betsey Baker :

1795 : b. f. Stella, by Marplot, sold to Mr. R. P. Saunders.

1796 : ch. f. by old Slouch, sold to Mr. Ransom Davis.
] 797 : b. f. by Marplot, died in 1801.

The bay mare, by Florizel, out of the Tartar mare. Query : is not
this Hebe, who was given to Dandy Griggs ]

1799 : ch. f. by Justice, died in 1803.
1801 : ch. f. by Marplot.

/m, bred by Mr. William Alston, foaled in 1795; got by Marplot
out of Nancy Dawson.

1801 : br. c. by Mai-j^lot, died young.
1803 : b. c. by Spread Eagle, sold to Mr. Joseph Lesesne.
1805 : b. c. by Bedford, gelded and sold to Mr. Russell.
1807 : ch. f. by Bedford, sold to Mr. O'Brien Smith.
1809 : ch. c. by Star.

10

Marplot Mare, died March 28, 1802, bre'S by William Alston, foaled
in 1797, got by Marplot out of Betsy Baker.

1802: b. c. by Marplot.

Miss Ingleshy, bred by , got by , her dam by old Flimnap.

1802 : b. c. by Brilliant, by Marplot, out of the Brilliant mare.

Kitty Bull, purchased from Gen. Hampton, got by John Bull, out of
Lord Grosvenor's Isabella, by Eclipse : she was imported.

1802 : b. c. by Stirling, exchanged with Gen. Hampton.

Grey, mare, got by Slouch, her dam by the imported horse Medley,
out of a full bred mare.

[N.B. — The dam of the above grey mare was brought into the State
by W. Aylette Lee, Esq., who sold her to Dr. L-vine, and gave the
above pedigree.]

1802 : g. c. by Jupiter, (by Gimcrack.)

Anvilina, bred by Mr. O'Kelly, foaled in 1796, got by Anvil, out of
Augusta, imported by John Tayloe, in 1799, into Norfolk, Virginia, in
the Industry.

1803 : ch. f. Lottery, by Bedford, sold to Mr. Singleton.
1805 : ch. f. Charlotte, by Gallatin, sold to Mr. Richardson.
180G : b. c. Rossicuician, by Dragon, sold to Mr. Richardson.
Peggy, bred by the Earl of Claremont, foaled in 1783, got by Trump-

ator, out of Peggy, sister to Postmaster, Died in 1805, in foal to
Dragon.

1803 : ch. f. Peggy, by Bedford, died in possession of Col. Hampton.
1805 : ch. f. by Gallatin, given to Mr. Joseph Alston.

(Copy.) London, June 11, 1787.

A chesnut filly, bred by Lord Grosvenor, two years old, got by Mam-
brino, out of a sister to Naylor's Sally.

(Signed) Richard Tattersall.

1800 : ch. c. Gallatin, by Bedford.

1804 : b. f. by Bedford, sold to Gen. Hampton.

1805 : ch. f. by Bedford, sold to Mr. Singleton.

Stirling Mare, bred by , foaled in , got by Stirling, out of

the imported Mambrino mare,
1808: b. c. by Bedford.

Having furnished an account, as above, of the pedigrees of the horses
belonging to the most distinguished clafs of their day, it is proper now
to enumerate some of their individual performances. We will com-

11

mence with the proceedings at the New Market Course at Charleston,
S. C, season of 1*786 ; and here it may be remarked, that if ever there
was "a golden age of racing" in South Carolina, or rather, if ever
there was a period destined to be the commencement of a new era in
the annals of racing in this State, that period is the one to which we
are now referring.

Whether we consider the elevated character of the gentlemen of the
Turf, the attraction that the races possessed at that time, and for many
subsequent years, " for, all sorts and conditions of men " — youth antici-
pating its delights for weeks beforehand — the sternness of age relaxing
by their approach — lovers becoming more ardent, and young damsels
setting their (;aps with greater taste and dexterity — the qualiti/ of the
company in attendance — the splendid equipages — the liveried outriders
that were to be seen daily on the course — the gentlemen attending the
races in fashionably London made clothes — buckskin breeches and top
boots — the universal interest pervading all classes, from the judge upon
the bench to the little schoolboy with his satchel on his back — the kind
greetings of the town and country — the happy meetings of old friends
whose residences were at a distance, atfording occasions of happy inter-
course and festivity — the marked absence of all care^ except the care of
the horses — the total disregard of the value of time, except by the com-
petitors in the races, who did their best to save and economise it —
everything combined to render race-week in Charleston emphatically
the carnival of the State, when it was unpopular, if not impossible, to
be out of spirits, and not to mingle with the gay throng.

The best idea we can give of the moral influence of race-week (as
exerted formerly), is to state that the courts of justice used daily to
adjourn, and all the schools were regularly let oict, as the hour for start-
ing the horses drew near ; with one consent the stores in Broad and
King streets were closed — all business being suspended on the joyous
occasion, the feelings of the good people partaking of the rapidity of
the races themselves — in fact, it was no uncommon sight to see the
most venerable and distinguished dignitaries of the land, clergymeyi and
judges, side by side on the course, taking a deep interest in the animated
and animating scene around them !

With such a stimulus to propriety and the preservation of good
morals, no wonder that order, and sobriety, and good fellovrship, pre-
vailed as abundantly as they did in those days.

We must not omit to notice, that in the early days of racing in
South Carolina, the gentlemen of the Turf, like the ancient nobles
Hiero and others, never ran their horses for the pecuniary value of the

12

prize to be won, but solely for the honor that a horse of their own breed-
ing and training should distinguish himself. Mr. Daniel Ravenel, and
many others of the high-minded turfmen of those days, expressed great
disapprobation at any departure from the good old customs of their
fathers, and did all in their power to prevent a change, when it was
proposed. The prize used to be, not a purse of gold or silver, but a
■piece of plate. Several of these tokens of success are in the possession
of the descendants of those who formerly, owned race horses in the
State.

Such were the races in South Carolina ! Let us hope, then, that we
of the present generation will never feel less attachment than our fathers
did, to the sports of the Turf ; and that, whatever other changes may
occur in our State, no change will ever take place in the celebrity of
our horses ; that the animating spirit of the chase will, in all time to
come, continue to call our youth to the woods, and the rational amuse-
ment of the course, our sportsmen to the Turf I

After the Revolution, racing was revived in South Carolina in 1Y86.
During that and the following season, however, only a few gentlemen
trained their own horses and those of their friends that were thought
to give any great promise. Hence the number of horses trained was
few, and not many races were run in public. A grey horse, called
Ranger^ the property of Col. Washington, seems to have been the cock
of the walk in the State, winning all the' principal events, until beaten
by the celebrated Comet in 1*788, carrying 140 pounds, 4 mile heats,
over the Newmarket Course (the exact location of which has already
been described) near Charleston. It must have been a fine race, and a
very sporting affair, according to tradition.

Comet was a black horse by Mark Anthony, bred by Mr. Nash, in
North Carolina. He was a wonderfully great little horse, very small,
only fourteen hands and a half high — some accounts say only fourteen
hands. He was a black, with blaze face, and had eyes, in which the
iris was of a very light grey color, and all his legs were white to the
knees — he ran with his hind legs very much apart, but he could run all
day. He was a winner from Petersburg to Charleston. He was first
brought to South Carolina by Mr. Twining. Comet was sometimes
entered by Col. Alston, and sometimes by Gen. Hampton.

Ranger was a descendant of an imported horse by the same name,
(got by Martindale's Regulus, a son of the Godolphin Arabian,) im-
ported into Maryland about the year 1767, by Dr. Thomas Hamilton,
of Prince George's county.

13

Mark Anthony, the sire of Comet, was the rival and successor of
Janus in the southern part of Virginia, and along the northern border
of North Carolina. He was an American bred horse, foaled on the
banks of the James river, the property of Mr. Lee. He was got by
Partner, out of a fine imported mare. Like his son Comet, he was
almost black — his two hind feet white, and was a little over fifteen hands
high. It is recorded of him that he was excellent as a race-horse in
Virginia, and stood many years in that State and in North Carolina,
He became, in his later days, the property of Mr. Peter Morgan, of
Halifax, in whose possession he died, about 1794.

Cub, a beautiful bay horse, by Yorick, out of a mare by Silver Legs,
bred in England, covered at the plantation of Mr. W. C. Snipes, near the
Horse-shoe, season of 1788.

NEW MARKET COURSE.

1789. — 4 mile heats. Betsey Baker, the property of Col. Alston,
beat Comet. Betsey Baker was a ch. m., bred by Mr. Wiley Jones,
of North Carolina. She was by old Flimnap, and, like most of his
get, was remarkably handsome. She was small and delicate.

1790. — Wednesday, March 2d. — 4 mile heats. — Col. Washington's
ch. m. Rosetta, by Imp. Centinel, beat in two heats Col. Alston's
Betsey Baker, Mr. Fen wick's Ciucinnatus, and Mr. Scott's Independ-
ence.

Thursday, March 5d. — 3 mile heats. Gen. Hampton's Great Mogul
beat Col. Washington's Flora, and Mr. Fenwick's Dungannon. Dun-
gannon bolted in second heat.

Friday, March 4th. — 2 mile heats. — Col. McPherson's Wanton beat
Capt. Hughes' Cephalus, Mr. Davis' Plenipo, Mr. Harleston's Corn-
planter, Mr. Quash's Diana, Mr. Moultrie's gr. m. Deianeira, and a
mare entered by Col. Washington. Cephalus won the first heat —
Wanton the second and third heats.

Saturday, March 6th. — Col. Alston's Betsey Baker heat Col. Thomp-
son's Slouch two mile heats.

Same day. — 3 mile heats. — Come if, entered by Col. Alston, beat in two
heats Col. Washington's Apollo, and Mr. Scott's Independence.

14

1*791 — March Id. — New Market Course. — 4 mile heats. Col. Alston's
ch. m. Betsey Baker ^ aged , 9st. 4, beat in two heats, after a fine contest
Col. Washington's ch. m. Rosetta, 6 years, 9st.

March 3d. — ?> mile heats. Mr. Burns' Cincinnatus beat Mr, Sum-
ter's Plenipo, Col. Thompson's Whistle Jacket, Mr. Fenwick's Dungan-
non, Mr. Wigfall's Mercur}^, and Mr. McPherson's Wanton. Plenipo
took the first heat, Cincinnatus winning the 2d and 3d.

March 4th. — 2 mile heats. — Gen. Sumter's Ugly beat Mr. William
Moultrie, jr.'s, Pantaloon, Mr. Fenwick's Angeline, Mr.John B. Irving's
Battledore, Mr. St. John's Munster Lass, Mr. McPherson's Wanton, Mr.
Hughes' Cephalus, Mr. Fuller's Sampson, Mr. Washington's Childers,
and Mr. Bellinger's ^]olus.

I have said that Betsey Baker was rather small and delicate. Like
her famous competitor Rosetta, she was a chesnut, but she was unlike
her in size — Rosetta being nearly sixteen hands high, with a prodigious
shoulder. Betsey Baker and Rosetta, like Shark and Commerce after
them, were rivals for several years. They often met, running with alter-
nate success, as will be seen by the above summary. Rosetta, after
leaving the turf, produced a bay colt, Achilles, by Marplot; General
Washington gave him to Mr. Ancrum, who sold him to Mr. Nisbitt.
He was large, but of no account as a racer. Betsey Baker, also, had
produce by Marplot ; none of them ever distinguished themselves.

An attentive friend writing to me in reference to the contests be-
tween Betsey Baker and Rosetta, "remarks : " I was quite young when I
witnessed their races, but I recollect the enthusiasm which prevailed on
those occasions. I I'emember meeting Betsey Baker at the corner of
Friend and Tradd streets, on her return to Col. Alston's stables in King
street, after having beaten Rosetta in 1791 — a great crowd following
her."

This was the last year of the races over the New Market Course. In
the following year (1792) the South Carolina Jockey Club moved to
the Washington Course, where it has ever since continued to hold its
meetings.

The original proprietors and owners of the Washington Race Course
near Charleston, S. C, were Gen. C. C. Pinckney, Gen. Washington,
O'Brien Smith, John Wilson, Jas. Ladson, Wm. Alston, H. M. Rutledge,
Gab'l Manigault, Gen. Read, Col. Mitchell, Gen. Wade Hampton (three
shares, bought of A. Johnson, Jas. Miller, and Dr. Moultrie), James
Burn, Capt. White, L. Campbell, Wm. Moultrie, Gen. McPherson, Col.
McPherson, Col. Morris, E. Fen wick, Wm. McCleod, sold afterwards to
John Parker.

WASHINGTON COURSE.

1792, — Wednesday, Feb. 15, — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 Mile Heats. —
Weight for age.— Was won by Mr. Lynch's Fox Hunter, after a well-con-
tested race of four heats, beating Mr. Sumter's Ugly, who won the first
heat ; Col. Washington's Rosetta, who won the second heat ; Captain
Alston's Betsey Bater, Mr. Thornton's Fair Rosamond, and Mr. Burns'
Cincinnatus.

Thursday, Feb. 16. — .Jockey Club Purse — 3 Mile Heats. — Was won by
Mr. T. Alston's Corn Planter, beating in two heats Mr. Farr's Wanton,
Mr. Bellinger's ^olus, Mr. McPherson's Cephalus, Col. Washington's
Childers, Mr. Fenwick's Boxer, and Mr. Sumter's Plenipo.

Friday, Feb. 11. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 Mile Heats, — Was adjudged
to Mr, Fenwick's Boxer — five started. Boxer won the first heat, beating

Diana, Mr. Rose's Coquette, Mr, 's Mary Ann, and Mr. Davis'

Paul Jones. In the second heat, Paul Jones came in first, and Boxer
second ; but the rider of Paul Jones having jostled, was declared dis-
tanced, and the purse given to Boxer.

The owners of Paul Jones then challenged Boxer to run another heat,
which being accepted, produced a fine and close contest, which termina-
ted in favor of Paul Jones.

Saturday, Feb. 18. — City Purse. — 3 Mile Heats. — Was won by Mr.
Burn's Cinciyinatiis, beating in two heats Col. Washington's Rosetta,
Capt. Alston's Betsey Baker, Mr. Thornton's Fair Rosamond, and Col.
Hampton's Comet.

Figure, a bay horse, by old Selim, out of an imported mare, by
Traveller, bred by J. Galloway, Esq., of Virginia, covered this season at
the plantation of Mr. Joseph Morrison, near Saltcatcher Bridge.

1793. — Wednesday, Feb. 13. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 Mile Heats. —
Col. Washington's Rosetta beat Mr. Burn's Paragon, Mr. Fenwick's Pan-
taloon, and Col. Ashe's Mercury. Pantaloon took the first heat ; but in
running for the second heat, the riders of Pantaloon and Paragon pulled
up their horses, through mistake, at the completion of the third mile —
on which, Rosetta sprang ahead, and distanced them. Col, Ashe's Mer-

16

cury contended well for the 3d heat, but Rosetta beat him, and won the
Race.

Tliursday, Feh. 14. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 Mile Heats. — Mr. Bel-
linger's ^olus beat in two heats Col. Hampton's Ugly, Mr. Davis' Paul
Jones, Mr. Richardson's Flimnap, Mr. T. Alston's Cornplanter, Mr. Rose's
Coquette, and Mr. J. B. Irving's Poor Jack.

Ugly was bred by Gen. Sumter, but usually entered by Gen. Hamp-
ton. He was reputed a good four mile horse. He was ugly by nature,
as well as by name. On one occasion, after he had distinguished him-
self, a gentleman in the crowd remarked, on looking at him as "he halt-
ed by," as if " He had been sent into this breathing world before his time,
scarce half made up, and that lamely and unprofitably." " Well — loho
would have expected S7(ch a performance from such an ugly brute .'"
Gen. Hampton, overhearing the observation, promptly replied, with his
characteristic humor, " Perhaps, Sir, you do not know who trained him!"

Friday, Feh. 15. — Jockey Club Purse. — Two Mile Heats. — Was won
by Mr. Fenwick's Boxer, beating Mr. Alston's Symmetry, Mr. Haig's
Florella, Mr. Wainwright's Dumourier, Mr. Richardson's Farmer, Mr.
Davis' Slut, Mr. Warren's Echaw, and Mr. Thompson's Yorick. The
1st heat was won by Symmetry — the 2d and 3d by Boxer.

1*794. — Wednesday, I3th Feb. — Washington Course. — Jockey Club
Purse. — 4 Mile Heats. — Col. Washington's Rosetta, in two heats, beat
Capt. Warren's Echaw, Mr. Ashe's Mercury, Col. Alston's Betsey Baker,
Col. Fenwick's ^olus, Capt. Davis' Paul Jones, and- Mr. Richardson's
Farmer. 1st heat, 8 m., 20 sec; 2d heat, 8 m., 25 see.

Thursday, 14th Feb. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 Mile Heats. — Mr. John
Mcintosh's Dictator, bred by Col. McPherson, beat, in three heats, Col-
Washington's Shark, Mr. McPherson's Escape, Mr. Burns' Paragon, Mr.
Rose's Coquette. Shark won the first heat, Dictator the second and
third. First heat, 6m., 34 sec; 2d heat, 5 m., 58 sec; third heat, 6m.^
8 sec.

Friday, Feb. 15. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 Mile Heats. — Col. McPher-
son's Commerce beat, in two heats, Capt. Saunder's Cornelia, Col. Wash-
ington's Actaeon, Capt. Davis' Picture, Capt. Alston's Meteor, Mr. Rose's
Flirt, Capt. Moultrie's Tristam Shandy, Mr. Richardson's Farmer, and Mr.
Field's Peter Pindar. First heat, 4 m.; second heat, 4 m., 1 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 16. — City Purse. — 3 Mile Heats. — Was won by Col.
McPherson's Dictator, beating, in two heats, Mr. Ashe's Mercury, Col.
Washington's Soldier, Mr. Clement's Dorrick, Col. Alston's Betsey Ba-
ker, Captain Warren's Echaw, and Mr. McPherson's Pantaloon. Time
of first heat, 6m., 2 sec; 2d heat, 6 m., 1 sec.

n

On the Monday preceding the Races of this year — Feh. 11 — a match
for 50 barrels of Rice, between Col. Fenwick's Boxer, and Mr. Fields'
Peter Pindar, was decided on the Washington Course, two mile heats.
Peter Pindar won the 1st heat ; Boxer 2d and 3d. It was a very sport-
ing match, and well-contested in every heat. Time — 4 ra., 9 sec; 2d
heat, 3 m., 55 sec; 3d heat, 4m.. 4 sec.

Some discussion took place this year, as to the proper weights to be
carried — no change was made, however. They were continued as be-
fore— namely, on the first and second days, 4 and 3 mile heats, for aged
horses, 133 lbs.; 6 yrs. old, 129 lbs.; 5 yrs., 120; 4 yrs., 106 ; 3 yrs.,
92 lbs.; 2 vrs., a feather — mares, fillies and geldings, allowed 3 lbs. On
the third day, 2 mile heats — free only to colts and fillies — 4 yrs. old,
112 lbs.; 3 yrs., 98 lbs.

1795. — Wednesday, Feh. 11. — Washington Course. — Jockey Club
Purse. — 4 Mile Heats. — Col. Washington's Shark — 4 yrs. old, 106 lbs. —
beat, in two heats, Captain Warren's Echaw — 6 yrs., 129 lbs.

Thursday, Feh. 12.— Jockey Club Purse. — 3 Mile Heats. — Col. Wash-
ington's Rosetta beat Cot. McPherson's Dictator, and Col. Alston's Sym-
metry, in three heats. Dictator, that had distinguished himself so much
the previous year, won the 1st heat ; Rosetta the 2d and 3d.

Friday, Feh. 13. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 Mile Heats. — Mr. Benja-
min Ferguson's Commerce beat Mr, Bellinger's Justice, in three heats ;
Justice winning the first, after a sharp contest.

Saturday, Feh. 14. — Shark won a Handicap Purse— 3 mile heats —
winning easily.

1796. — Wednesday, Feh. 17th. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 Mile Heats, —
Mr. Fenwick's c. h. Commerce, 5 yrs. old, beat Mr. Bellinger's bl. h.
Matchem — commonly called Justice. Matchem won the 1st heat, but
bolted in the 2d.

Thursday, Feb. 18th. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 Mile Heats. — Capt.
Warren's Echaw beat, in three heats, Col. McPherson's Dictator, (who
won the 2d heat,) Capt. McPherson's Pickle, Capt. Davis' Atalanta, Capt.
O'Brien Smith's Sportsman, and Maj. Thompson's Hiero. Time — 1st heat,
6m., 8 sec; 2d heat, 6 m., 7 sec; 3d, 6 m., 28. Track heavy.

Friday, Feh. 19th. — Jocke/Club Purse. — 2 Mile Heats. — Capt. Da-
vis' Telegraph, 3 yrs., beat, in two heats. Captain McPherson's Ajax, Col.
McPherson's Mentor, and Mr. Harleston's Ploughboy. 1st heat, 4 m.,
4 sec; 2d heat, 4 m., 17 sec.

Saturday, Feh. ^Oth. — Mr. Fenwick's Commerce beat, in a race of
three mile heats, Capt. O'Brien Smith's Tally-ho, Col. Moultrie's Banker,
and Col. McPherson's Touch and Jump.
2

18

The pleasure of the South Carolina Jockey Club Races was very much
enhanced this season, by the novelty of a match race between Sir John
NiSBiTT, of Dean Hall, of the ancient house of Nisbitts, near Edinburg,
but who vyas at that time a resident of South Carolina, and John Ran-
dolph, of Roanoke, in Virginia, each gentleman riding his own horse.
Mr. Randolph won the race, after a close and exciting struggle ; but tra-
dition says, Sir John Nisbitt, who was a very elegant gentleman, a gal-
lant gay Lothario,

" Shaped for sportive tricks,
And made to court an amorous looking-glass,"
" Capering nimbly in a Lady's chamber,
To the lascivious pleasing of a Lute,"

Won the prize from beauty's eyes. Many of the enamored fair ones
were heard to confess, after the race was over, that although Mr. Ran-
dolph had won the race, Sir John had won their hearts, and that they
much prefen-ed him in a match, to his more successful competitor.

1797. — Monday, Feb. 6. — Sweepstakes, £1200 — 2 mile heats.

Gen. Washington's b. h. Shark, 6 years, 129 lbs., .... 1 1
Mr. Alston's g. f. Alborac, 4 years, 103 lbs., 2 2

Col. Hampton's ch. g. Hazard, 3 years, was nominated, but paid
forfeit. 1st heat, 3 m. 54 sec ; 2d heat, 3 m. 57 sec.

Tuesday, Feb. 7. — Match race. — Gen. Washington's bl. f 4 yrs., full
sister to Shark, paid forfeit to Mr. Alston's filly Atalanta.

Wednesday, Feb. 8. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 mile heats :

Mr. Fenwick's Commerce, 11

Col. Hampton's Lath, 2 dr.

Thursday, Feb. 9. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats. — Mr. War-
ren's Echaw, aged, 133 lbs., beat Capt. Davis' Patriot, 3 yrs., 92 lbs.,
Mr. Porcher's Cupid, 4 years, 106 lbs., Capt. McPherson's Ajax, 4 yrs.,
106 lbs., and Mr. Alston's f Atalanta, 4 yrs., 103 lbs.

Friday, Feb. 10. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. — Col. Alston's
g. i. Alborac beat, in a good race. Gen. Washington's Telegraph.

Saturday, Feb. 11. — Handicap race for a purse given by the citizens.

3 mile heats.

Gen. Washington's b. h Shark, 6 yrs., 129 lbs., .... 1 1
Col. Alston's g. f. Alborac, 4 yrs., 103 lbs., . ' . . 2 2

1798. — Monday, Feb. 12. — Jockey Club Subscription Purse of

81000. Heats, 4 miles.

Mr. Fenwicke's b. h. Commerce, aged, 133 lbs., ... 1 2 1
Gen. Washington's b. h. Shark, aged, 133 lbs., ... 3 1 2
Col. Hampton's Patriot, 4 yrs., 106 lbs., ... .233

19

First heat, 8 m. 16 sec; '2d heat, 8 m. lY sec; 3d heat, 8 m. 32
sec. Course very heavy ; an exciting race.

Tuesdaij, Feb. 13. — Sweepstakes for 3 year olds, carrying 98 lbs.,

tvyo mile heats, was won by Capt. McPherson's Merry Andrew, beating

in two heats Mr. Alston's Wonder, and Mr. Fenwick's Highflyer. Mr.

Nisbitt's Drone, ami Mr. Pinckney's Busybody, were nominated, but

■"paid forfeit.

Time — 4 m. 7 sec. 2d heat, 3 m. 59 sec.

Wednesday, Feb. 14. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 mile heats. — Col.
Hampton's Harpoon beat in two heats Capt. Warren's Echaw, and Mr.
Bellinger's Oronooko. In the 2d heat, Echaw threw his rider, and
bolted.

Thursday, Feb. \b. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats. — Col. Mc-
Pherson's Ajax, carrying 120 lbs., beat in two heats. Col. Hampton's g.
Lath, 117 lbs., and Mr. Bellinger's Oronooko, 120 lbs.

Friday, FebAH. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. — Mr. Bellinger's
Mogul, 4 yrs., 112, beat Capt. Davis' colt Vidette, 3 yrs., 98 lbs.

1799. — Wednesday, Feb. 13. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 mile heats. —
Gen. Washington's b. h. Shark, aged, 133 lbs., beat Col. Hampton's
gelding Harpoon, 6 yrs., 126 lbs., and Mr. Singleton's ra. Greyhound, 6
yrs., 126 lbs. First heat was run in 8 m. 10 sec; 2d heat, in 8 ra.
8 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 14. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats. — Maj. Mc-
Pherson's Merry Andrew beat in two heats Mr. Bellinger's Mogul, Mr.
Nisbitt's Alborac, Col. Hampton's Lath, Mr. Burns' Highflyer, and Mr.
Singleton's Highlander.

The rider of Highlander fell ; Highlander was, in consequence, out
of the race. 1st heat — 6 m. 6 sec; 2d heat, 6 m. 59 sec.

Friday, Feb. 15. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. — Mr. Single-
ton's Highlander in two heats beat Gen. McPherson's filly Maid of All
Work, Mr. Burns' colt Pincher, and Mr. Quash's Busybody. 1st heat —
3 m. 56 sec. ; 2d heat — 3 m. 56 sec

Saturday, Feb. 16. — Handicap, three mile heats. — Gen. Washing-
ton's Shark, aged, 138 lbs., beat, after a severe race of four heats, Mr.
Nisbitt's Alborac, 6 yrs., 126 lbs., Maj. McPherson's Merry Andrew, 4
yrs., 109 lbs., Mr. Singleton's Greyhound, 6 yrs., 126 lbs., and Col.
Hampton's Harpoon, 126 lbs.. Merry Andrew won the first heat in 6
m. 4 sec ; Alborac won the second heat in 6 m. 6 sec. ; Shark, the 3d
and 4th heats in 6 m. 6 sec. and 6 m, 16 sec

To ensure at all future meetings of the club a purse to be run for on
the Saturday of each race week, it was determined this year by the

20

stewards, O'Brien Smith, James Burn, and Alexander Nisbitt, to lay a
tax upon carriajD^es and horses going within the enclosure of the race
ground.

1800. — Wednesday, Feb. 12 — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 mile heats.

Col. Hampton's Maria, 4 yrs., 103 lbs., ... - I walked over.
Mr. Singleton's Highlander, 4 yrs., 103 lbs., ..12 dr.

J. McPherson's Merry Andrew, 5 years, 120 lbs., . - broke down.
Gen. Washington's Shark, aged, 133 lbs., . . - dis.

First heat, 8 m. 24 sec. ; 2d heat, 8 m. 21 sec.

Thursday/, Feb. 13. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats. — Col.
Hampton's Harpoon, aged, 130 lbs., beat Gen. McPherson's Maid of
All Work, 4 yrs, 103 lbs., Mr. Alston's Eliza, 4 yrs., 103 lbs., and Mr.
Jenkins' Mogul, 6 yrs., 129 lbs. Maid of All Work won the fifst heat;
Harpoon the 2d and 3d heats.

Friday, Feb. 14. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. — Col. Hamp-
ton's Rattle, 3 yrs., 98 lbs., beat in two heats Gen. McPherson's Beau-
fort, 3 yrs., 98 lbs., Mr. Bellinger's Furiosus Celsus, 3 yrs., 98 lbs., Mr.
Alston's g. Pilgarlic, 3 yrs., 95, and Capt. Warren's Nominal, 3 yrs.,
98 lbs.

Saturday, Feb. 15. — Handicap, 3 mile heats.

Col. Hampton's Maria, .11

Gen. McPherson's Maid of All Work, - 2

Gen. Washington's Shark, - dr.

It is worthy of notice, that Col. Hampton won every day during the
week.

1801. — Wednesday, Feb. 11. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 mile heats. —
Col. Hampton's Lady Bull, 4 yrs., 103 lbs., beat in two heats Maj. Mc-
Pherson's Merry Andrew, 6 yrs., 129 lbs., and distanced Gen. Wash-
ington's Shark, aged, 133 lbs., and Mr. Alston's Adelaide, 4 yrs., 106
lbs. Time — 8 m. 8 sec; 2d heat — 8 m. 22 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 12. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats. — Mr. Jen-
kins' Mogul, aged, 133 lbs., beat Col. Hampton's Highlander, 5 yrs.,
11 Y lbs.. Gen. Washington's Young Medley, 106 lbs., and Mr. Quash 's
Miranda, 4 yrs., 103 Ib.s. Time : 1st heat — 8 m. 10 sec. ; 2d heat, 8
m. 10 sec.

Friday, Feb. \Z. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. — Col. Hamp-
ton's filly Arabella, 4 yrs., 112 lbs., heat in two heats Mr. Bellinger's
Furiosus Celsus, 4 yrs., 112 lbs., Mr. Quash's Ragamuffin, 3 yrs., 98 lbs.,
Gen. Washington's Lavinia, 4 yrs., 112 lbs., and Mr. Alston's colt Slouch,
4 yrs., 112 lbs.

Saturday, Feb. 14. — Handicap, 3 mile heats. — Col. Hampton's f.
Lady Bull, 4 yrs., 103 lbs., beat Maj. McPherson's Merry Andrew, 6

21

yrs., 129 Ihs., Mr. Jenkins' Mogul, aged, 133 lbs., and Gen. Washing-
ton's Shark, aged, 133 lbs.

Col. Hampton nearly came in for the same good luck he had last
year, when he won all the Jockey Club Prizes in one week, given by
the South Carolina Jockey Chib. This season, he secured three out of
four.

1802. — Wednesday/, Feb. 10. — Jockey Club Purse, |1, 000. — 4 mile

heats.

Gen. Washington's Ariadne, 4 yrs., by Bedford 11

Maj. McPherson's gr. g. Leviathan, aged, by Flag-a-truce, . . 2 dr.

Time — 8 m. 12 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 11. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats. — Gen,
Washington's br. f. Triimpeter, 4 yrs., beat in two heats Col. Alston's
Maria, 6 yrs. old, R. Singleton's bl. m. Dorocles, 5 yrs., T. B. Seabrook's
b. h. Furiosus Celsus, 5 yrs., and Mr. Jenkins' Mogul, aged — . 1st heat,
6 m. 8 sec. ; 2d heat, 6 m. 9 sec.

Friday, Feb. 12. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. — Gen. Mc-
Pherson's br. f. Roxana, 3 yrs., by Mai'plot, out of Juliet, by Imp. Mexi-
can, beat in three heats Col. Alston's ch. g. Expectation, 3 yrs., (who
won the first heat,) Capt. Fields' Buonaparte, 3 yrs., by Justice, and
Wm. Harleston's br. c. Dragon, 4 yrs., by Flimnap, who bolted in 2d
heat. 1st heat — 3 m. 58 sec; 2d heat. 3 m. 58 ; 3d heat, 4 m. 11 sec.

1803. — Wednesday, Feb. 9.— Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — 4 mile
heats. — Col. Alston's bl. m. Maria, aged, by Shark, carrying 130 lbs.,
beat in two heats Maj. McPherson's g. g. Leviathan, aged — , Gen.
Washington's b. \n. Ariadne, 5 yrs.. Gen. McPherson's br. f. Roxana, 4
yrs., Capt. Fields' b. c. Buonaparte, 4 yrs., and Mr. Chisolm's ch. c. Live
Oak, 4 yrs. Time: 1st heat, 8 m. 9 sec; 2d heat, 8 m. 35 sec. Ari-
adne favorite at starting, 2 to 1.

A letter from Col. Alston to Col. Tayloe states that Ariadne had
beaten Black Maria a few weeks before, 3 mile heats, in three heats,
carrying 8 st. 5 lbs., to 9 st. 4 lbs., owing to Maria being too fat. Maria
won the second heat in 5 w. 14 sec, the Course where this trial took
place being 149 yards short of a mile. After her races at Charleston,
Ariadne was sold to Mr. Hoomes, of Virginia, for $1,200.

Thursday, Feb. 10. — Jockey Club Purse, $750.-3 mile heats.

Col Alston's ch. c. Gallatin, by Bedford, out of Mambrino, filly, 1 1
(Gallatin, 3 yrs., carrying 92 lbs.)

R. Singleton's mare Dorocles, 6 yrs., 2 dis.

Capt. Fields' Belle Rattle, 4 yrs., dis.

Mr. Clifton's Republican, 4 yrs., ....'. dis.

22

Gen. Washington's Achilles, 3 yrs., dr.

Mr. Bellinger's Miss Tims, dr.

Mr. Seabrooks' Furiosus Celsus, dr.

Time: 1st heat, 5 ra. 57 ; 2d heat, 5 m, 53.

Friday, Feb. 11. — Jockey Ckib Purse. — 2 Mile Heats. — Mr. Clifton's
b. c. Dm'C Devil, 3 yrs., by Dare Devil, beat Col. Alston's ch. f. jSTimble,
3 yrs.; Mr, Bellinger's cb. f. Miss Tims, 4 yrs.; Gen. Washington's Surry
Doe, 3 yrs., and Mr. Singleton's ch. c. Charles Fox, 3 yrs. First lieat, 4
m., 6 sec; second heat, 4 m., 2 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 12. — Handicap, — 3 Mile Heats.

Col. Alston's ch. c. Gallatin, 3 yrs., 92 lbs., 11

Gen. McPherson's br. f. Eosana, 0 0

Gen. Washington's b. m. Ariadne 0 0

Capt. Fields' Belle Rattle, 0 0

Capt. Fields' b. c. Buonaparte, . • dis.

Major McPherson's g. g. Leviathan, aged, dis.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m., 52 sec; 2d heat, 6m, This was a beautiful
race — the time made very good, as the Course was sloppy and muddy,
owing to a heavy fall of rain on the morning of the race. This race is
the last report we have of Leviathan as a racer — we will, therefore, take
leave of him, by saying that he was a gr. g., by gr. h. Flag-a-Truce, bred
by Mr. Turpin, of Gooceland County, in Virginia. Leviathan's career
was very brilliant in Virginia for many years — it was not until he was
aged, and worn down by hard usage, that he was purchased by Maj. Mc-
Pherson, and brought to South Carolina. The amount paid for him was
£180.

A written pedigree of Leviathan was drawn up by Col. Tayloe, and was
transferred with the horse, when purchased by Maj. McPherson — it was
mislaid ; but it is well known he was out of a mare by imported Med-
ley, his sire being Flag-a-Truce, by Goldfinder. Leviathan was, unfor-
tunately, altered, from having been as a colt, somewhat overgrown and
unpromising.

Pedigree of Gallatin. — Gallatin, (Expectation,) ch., foaled 1799; bred
by Hay Baittaile, Esq., of Caroline County, Virginia ; was got by im-
ported Bedford ; bis dam, imported, by Lord Grosvenor's Marabrino, (the
dam, also, of the celebrated running mares, Fairy and Ariadne, and of
Eliza, Bertrand's dam, by Bedford ;) his grandam, in England, sister to
Nailor's Sally, by Blank, Ward, Merhn, Pert, St. Martin. Thus running
back at once from Blank, by the Godolphin Arabian, almost to the ori-
gin of the English racing stock, from the Arabians, Barbs, <fec. St. Mar-
tin, the last horse in Gallatin's pedigree, was by Spanker, out of a natu-
ral Barb mare. Spanker, by the D'Arcy Yellow Turk, (Lord Fairfax's

23

Morocco Barb,) out of Bald Peg, an Arabian mare. Bedford's crosses are
the best (through Dungannon and Highflyer) from Eclipse and Herod,
the ne plus ultra blood.

1804. — Wednesdmj, Feb. 15. — Jockey Club, Purse |1,000.— 4 Mile
Heats. — Col. Alston's ch. c. Gallatin, 4 yrs., by Bedford, walked over.

Thursday, Feb. 16. — Jockey Club Purse, 1700. — Col. Alston's Nancy
Air, 4 yrs., by Bedford, 103 lbs., beat, in two heats, Mr. Bellinger's Gus-
tavus, 4 yrs., 106 lbs., and Mr. Clifton's Young Dare Devil, 4 yrs., 106
lbs.

Friday, Feb. IV.— Jockey Club, Purse $500.-2 Mile Heats.— Col.
Hampton's Dungannon 4 yrs., by Bedford, 103 lbs., beat, in two heats,
Mr. Bellinger's Gustavus, Maj. McPherson's Milk Sop, and Col. Alston's
Gabriel. 1st heat, 4ra., 1 seij.; 2d heat, 4 m., 5 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 18. — Handicap Race. — 3 Mile Heats.

Col. Alston's Gallatin, 4 yrs., by Bedford, 106 lbs., .... 1 1
Col. Hampton's Dungannon, 4 yrs, by Bedford, .... 2 dr.
Mr. Clifton's Young Dare Devil, 4 yrs., 3 dr.

10 to 1 on Gallatin against the field.

The Bedford Stock, it will be seen, distinguished itself this season. The
first day, Gallatin, by Bedford, walked over. The second day, Nancy
Air, by Bedford, won with great ea.se. (This mare subsequently became
the dam of Transport, and grand dam of Bertrand.) The third day, Dun-
gannon, by Bedford, won ; and the fourth day, Gallatin, by Bedford, won,
and Dungannon, by Bedford, was second in the I'ace.

As Nancy Air was destined to play a conspicuous part on our Turf, we
subjoin the following interesting account of her origin :

" An old gentlemen cf Caroline County, Virginia, in the neighborhood
of Col. Willi.s, often described the Colonel's little tackey, (about fourteen
hands high, apparently^ worth about |30, on which the children rode to
school,) that was put to the famous imported Shark, and brought An- -
nette. It was not supposed she had any pretensions to " blood." Annette
was put to imported Bedford, and produced Nancy Air. The late Col.
Tayloe having run her successfully under the name of Phantasmagoria,
Annette's next foal, the Maid of the Oaks, by imported Spread Eagle,
was entered in the great sweepstakes at Fredericksburg, in 1804 ; she
bolted, and the purse was won by Col. Tayloe, with Mr. Carter's Caroline,
by imported Mufti. The Maid of the Oaks won all her subsequent races,
until she was trained off, beating the best horses of her day — Surprise,
Oscar, Floretta, Top Gallant, Peace Maker, &c. Nancy Air acquired
great fame in South Carohna. Both have since become equally distin-
guished as brood mares — the one in South Carolina, the other in New

24

Jersey. Their stork are now of the first celebrity ; Nancy Air was the
dam of Transport, stated by Mr. Richardson to have been the best racer
of her day. By Bertrand, she brought Bertrand Jr. and Julia ; and by
Sir Archy, Sir William, the sire to Little Venus and Plato. The Maid
of the Oaks produced by Duroc, Marshal Duroc, (a good racer, and sire
to the renowned Count Piper ;) and his own sister, Cinderella, dam or
grand dam of Celeste, Massaniello and Lalla Rookh, by imported Expedi-
tion, the dam of Medoc and Midas, and grand dam of Goliah, by Hick-
ory ; the Lady of the Lake, dam of Mr. Orme's Jessie, and of Maryland
Eclipse, a good racer, and sire to Mr. Dorsey's fleet filly, Ann Page ; and
by American Eclipse, Orphan Boy, now a popular stallion in the west,
and a colt of great promise, until he was curbed. The Maid of the Oaks
may have produced others, besides the five we have enumerated ; but if
so, we are uninformed. Thus a little insignificant poney was grand dam
of renowned racers, one of them of the first fame in her day, and the
ancestor of many first rate horses that have been at the head of the turf —
Marshal Duroc, Count Piper, Medoc, Midas, Goliah, Celeste, Bertrand
Jr., Julia, Little Venus and others. Her descendants have been worth
largely over $50,000, at a moderate calculation. Is not such success,
though a remarkable instance, sufficient to encourage our unpretending
farmers to breed from thorough bred horses, even if they have no blooded
mares to begin with ?"

1805. — Wednesday, Feb. 20. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 Mile Heats.
Weight for age.

J. P. Kichardson's ch. c. Sertorius, 4 yrs., by Alderman, ... 1 1
Col. Alston's ch. h. Gallatin, 5 yrs., by Bedford, .... 2 2

First heat, 8m., 16 sec; 2d heat, 8m., 18 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 21.— Jockey Clnb Purse. — 3 Mile Heats. — Col. Al-
ston's b. m. Nancy Air, 5 yrs., by Bedford,' beat Col. Hampton's b. g.
Dungaunon, by Bedford, and Gen. McPherson's Cinderella, by Sir Peter
Teazle. Time of both heats the same — 5m., 55 sec.

Friday, Feb. 22. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 Mile Heats. — Gen. McPher-
son's ch. c. Blue Beard, by Sterling, beat Mr. Singleton's ch. f. Gourdseed,
by Commerce, and Col. Alston's Gabriella. Time — 1st heat, 3m. 45 sec;
2d heat, 3 m., 56 — a fine race.

Saturday, Feb. 23. — Handicap Purse. — 3 Mile Heats.

J. P. Richardson's ch. c. Sertorius, 4 yrs., 106 lbs., .... 1 I
Col. Alston's b. m. Nancy Air, 5 yrs, 117 lbs., 2 2

This was a splendid and very sporting race. Time — 1st heat, 5m., 53
sec; 2d heat, 5m., 52 sec. Sertorius covered himself with honor : it
was quite glory enough for one week to have defeated two such cracks

25

as Gallatin and Nancy Air. Gallatin, however, was not up to the mark.
When Richard is himself again, and he should meet Sertorius, as was
said of the famed John Gilpin,

" Should he ever start in another race,
May we be there to see."

Col. Alston determined this year, after having run some of the best
horses that ever started in South Carolina — namely, Maria, (the dam of
Lady Lightfoot,) and Gallatin, cum multis aliis — to quit the Turf. He
bred, also, Lottery and Peggy. He, therefore, offered for sale all his
race horses, and young stock, most of them got by Bedford, Marplot,
Sterling and Spread Eagle. Three of his mares, that were afterwards
sold, were imported — namely, the dam of Ariadne and Gallatin ; another
called Peggy, bred by Lord Clermont, and Anvilina, got by the Prince
of Wales famous horse Anvil, out of O'Kelly's celebrated mare Augusta,
by his stallion Eclipse. His whole stud was put under the hammer, soon
after the Charleston Races in 1807 ; and by it, Messrs. Singleton and
Richardson were enabled for Aany years to keep up very strong stables.
Previous to the general sale taking place, Mr. Richardson trained and en-
tered Nancy Air, and Mr. Singleton Lottery.

ISOQ.— Wednesday, Feb. 19.— Jockey Club, Purse |800.— 4 Mile
Heats.

John p. Richardson's b ra. Nancy Air, 6 yrs., 126 lbs., .
Mr. Stanard's Monticello, 4 yrs., by Spread Eagle, 106 lbs.,
Col. McPherson's Blue Beard, 4 yrs., 106 lbs., ....

First heat — Yra., 50 sec; no time kept of 2d heat.
Thursday, Feb. 20. — ^Jockey Club Purse. — 3 Mile Heats.

Mr. Stanard's Top Gallant, 1

Gen. McPherson's Psyche, bolted <fc dist.

Friday, Feb. 21. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 Mile Heats. — Mr. Stanard's
Monroe beat Gen. McPherson's Diable, and J. P. Richardson's Belvide-
ra. First heat, 3m., 59 sec; second heat, 3m., 54 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 22. — Handicap Purse. — 3 Mile Heats. — Gen. McPher-
son's Psyche, 3 yrs., 89 lbs., beat Mr. Richardson's Nancy Air, 6 yrs.,
126 lbs., and Mr. Stanard's Monticello, 4 yrs. First heat, 5 m., 56 sec;
second heat, 6 m., 2 sec.

Psyche is agr. f., foaled in 1802, bred by Lord Derby, at Knowsley, in
England, (near Liverpool.) She was got by Sir Peter Teazle, out of a
mare called Bab ; she by Bordeaux, out of Speraza, who was got by
Eclipse, and was own sister to Saltram. Psyche was bought in 1803,

0

1

1

dis.

0

dii.

1

1

0

dr

0

dr.

from Lord Derby, by Gen. John McPherson. She was the dam of Blank,
Mark Time, Lamballe, and Grey Beard. She had great strength and
good action, with much speed ; yet not having length in her stride,
could not be depended upon to go four miles. Three miles was her forte.
1807. — Wedneaday, Feb 18. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 Mile Heats,

Col. McPherson's g. f. Psyche, 4 yrs., by Sir Peter Teazle, 103 lbs., 1 1

Col. Hampton's Messenger, 6 yrs., by Messenger, 126 lbs., ..22

Time — 1st heat, 8 m., 24 sec; 2d heat, 8 m., 29 sec,
Thursday, Feb. 19. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 Mile Heats,

Wm. Alston, Jun.'s ch. f. Peggy, 3 yrs.,

Col. Hampton's b. c. Merchant, 3 yrs., by Commerce,

E. B. Fishburne's Eclipse, 6 yrs.,

First heat, Peggy ran in 5 m., 56 sec.

Friday, Feb. 20. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 Mile Heats. R. Single-
ton's f. Lottery^ 3 yrs., beat Col. Hampton's colt Omar, 3 yrs. ; Daniel
Flud's f Little Witch, 3 yrs.; P. Smith's ch. f. Orange Girl started, but
bolted the first mile of the first heat, and threw her rider. First heat, 4
ra,, second heat, 3 m,, 50 sec.

This was the famous Lottery's first appearance in public.

Saturday, Feb. 21. — Handicap Purse. — 3 Mile Heats, — Wm, Al-
ston's Per/r/y, 3 yrs., beat E. B. Fishburne's Eclipse, 6 yrs. and Col. Mc-
Pherson's Psyche, 4 yrs. — a fine- race. First heat, 5 m., 56 ; 2d heat,
6 m.

lu this year, the imported horse Star, a dark brown horse, by High-
flyer, out of a mare by Snap, chosen for South Carolina, from the supe-
riority of his blood and performances, covered in St. Andrew's Parish, at
$50 the season. Star died in this State, in 1811. Also, another stal-
lion, Recruit, a ch. h., of remarkable size, bone and muscle, stood at the
plantation of John P. Richardson, Esq., near the High Hills. Recruit
was bred by S. Ruffen, Esq., of Brunswick County, Virginia ; foaled in
Spring of 1801 ; got by imported Sterling, out of Camilla, by Wildair.

1808. — Wednesday, Feb. l7-:^Jockey Club Purse. — 4 mile heats.

R. Singleton's ch. f. Lottery, 4 yrs., by Bedford, 103 lbs., ..11
O'Brien Smith's eh. f. Peggy, 4 yrs., 103 lbs., .... 22

First heat, 7 m. 56 sec. ; 2d heat, 8 m. 8 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 18. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats. — O'Brien
Smith's b. c. Merchant, 4 yrs., by Commerce, 106 lbs., beat in two
heats J. B, Richardson's br, ra, Nancy Air, aged, 130 lbs.. Col. Hamp-
ton's b. f Caroline, 3 yrs., 89 lbs., Philip Smith's ch. f. Orange Girl, 4
yrs., 103 lbs., and John P. Richardson's ch. h. Eclipse Herod, 5 yrs.,
120 lbs. 1st heat, 5 m. 56 ; 2d heat, 6 m.

27
Friday, Feb. 19. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats.

O'Brien Smith's b. c. Farmer, 3 yrs., by Dare Devil, ... 1 1
W. Hampton's br. c. Milo, 3 yrs., by Dragon, .... 2 2
J. B. Richardson's g. Pegasus, . 3 3

A beautiful race between Farmer and Milo. 1st heat, 4 m. 2 sec. ;
2d heat, 3 m. 57 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 20. — Handicap purse, 3 mile heats. — O'Brien Smith's
b. c. Merchant, 4 yrs., 106 lbs., beat P. Smith's ch. f. Orange Girl, 4
yrs., 103 lbs., J. B. Richardson's br. m. Nancy Air, aged, 130 lbs., and
J. P. Richardson's ch. h. Eclipse Herod, 5 yrs., 120 lbs.

1809. — Wednesday, Feb. 15. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 mile heats. —
W. Hampton's g. c. by Diomed, 4 yrs., beat J. P. Richardson's b. h.
Cerberus, 4 yrs.. Col. McPherson,s b. h. Pluto, and Mr. Clither all's ch.
h. Duke of Limbs. Time — 8 m. 17 sec. ; 2d heat, 8 m. 33 sec. ; track
heavy.

Thursday, Feb. 16. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats. — R. Single-
ton's ch. m. Lottery, 5 yrs., by Bedford, beat Maj. Smith's b. c. Farmer,
4 yrs., by Dare Devil, W. Hampton's ch. c, 3 yrs., by Bedford, J. R.
Pringle's ch. c. Pocotaligo, 3 yrs., by Bedford, and Phihp Smith's ch.
m. Orange Girl, 5 yrs., by Oronooko. First heat, 5 m. 58 sec. ; 2d
heat, 6 m. 15 sec.

Friday, Feb. 17. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. — W. Hamp-
ton's br. c. Milo, 4 yrs., by Dragon, beat Mr. Hutchinson's b. c. Monti-
cello, 4 yrs., by Bedford, R. Singleton's ch. f. 3 yrs., by Bedford, J. R.
Pringle's ch. c. Crescent, 3 yrs., by Star, and J. B. Richardson's ch. f.
Charlotte, 3 yrs., by Galllatin. Charlotte threw her rider, and was dis-
tanced. 1st heat, 3 m. 52 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 52 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 18. — Handicap, 3 mile heats, — R. Singleton's ch. m.
Lottery, 5 yrs., 117 lbs., beat Maj. Smith's b. c. Farmer, 4 yrs., 106 lbs.,
b. h. Merchant, 5 yrs., 120 lbs., W. Hampton's g. c. 4 yrs., 106 lbs;, and
J. B. Richardson's g. c. Cerberus, 4 yrs., 106 lbs. 1st heat, 6 m. 56
sec. ; 2d heat, 6 m. 6. sec. Course very-lieavy.

Col. J. E. McPherson was elected this year President of the South
Carolina Jockey Club, which office he filled, (with the exception of
1811, 1812, and 1813,) to 1834, with the most marked urbanity and
signal advantage to the Club.

1810. — The weights were this year reduced from the heavier weights
previously required to be carried. They were fixed as follows :

On the 4 and 3 mile days, aged horses, 126 -lbs.; 6 years old, 120
lbs. ; 5 years, 112 lbs. ; 4 years, 102 lbs. ; 3 years, 90 lbs. ; 2 years, a
feather. On the 2 mile day, (no horse allowed to start that is not un-

28

der 5 years,) 4 years, 106 lbs. ; 3 years, 94 lbs. ; 2 years, a feather.
Mares, fillies, and geldings allowed 3 lbs.

Wednesday, Feb. 28. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 mile heats, free to all
ages.

R. Singleton's ch. m. Lottery, 6 yrs., by Bedford, .... 1 1
O'Brien Smith's ch. m. Peggy, 6 yrs., by Bedford, .... 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 8 m. 3 sec. ; •2d heat, 8 m. 10 sec.
Thursday, March 1. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats. — Condi-
tions as before.

J. P. Richardson's ch. c. Virginias, 4 yrs., by Diomed, dam by

Chatham, .......... 1 1

R. Singleton's b. f. Bellissima, 4 yrs., by Bedford, .... 4 2

T. H. Hutchinson's b. h. Monticello, 5 yrs., by Bedford, 2 dis.

J. B. Richardson's g. g. Privateer, 5 yrs., by Dragon, ... 3 dia.

First heat — 5 ra. 59 sec. ; 2d heat, 6 m.

Friday, March 2. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. Colts and
fillies, 4 year olds, 106 lbs.; 3 year olds, 94 lbs. ; two year olds, a
feather.

Maj. Smith's ch.c Buonaparte, 4 yrs., by Bedford, ... 1 1

J. B. Richardson's b. c. Rossicuician, 3 yrs , by Dragon, ... 2 2

J. P. Richardson's ch. g. Stride, 4 yrs., by Bedford, ... dr.

Wm. Taylor's ch, c. Leonidas, 4 yrs., by Bedford, . . . dis. -

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 53 sec; 2d heat, 4 m. 2 sec.
Saturday, March 3. — Handicap purse, $457, 3 mile heats.

J. P. Richardson's ch. c. Virginius, 100 lbs.,
T. H. Hutchinson's b. h. Monticello, 85 lbs ,
R. Singleton's b. f. Bellissima, 85 lbs.,

3

1

1

2

2

2

1

3

dr.

1st heat, 6 m. 9 sec. ; 2d heat, 5 m. 58 sec; 3d heal, 6 m. 10 sec.
1811. — Wednesday, Feb. 21. — ^Jockey Club Purse, $430.68, 4 mile
heats, free for all ages.

Col. Richardson's ch. h. Virginius, 5 yrs., by Diomed, dam by

Chatham, 2 11

Maj. Smith's b. h. Farmer, 6 yrs., by Dare Devil, ... 1 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 8 ra. 14 sec; 2d heat, 8 m. 2 sec, ; 3d heat, 8
m. 13 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 28. — Jockey Club Purse, $323. — 3 mile heats. —
Weight for age.

J. B. Richardson's b. c. Rossicuician, 4 yrs., by Dragon, ... 1 1

Maj. Smith's ch.m. Peggy, aged, by Bedford, .... 3 2

Wm. Taylor's ch. c. Hepl^estion, 3 yrs., by Buzzard, ... 23

R. Cunningham's b. g. Mountaineer, 5 yrs., by Bedford, . dis.

1st heat run in 5 m. 50 sec. ; 2d heat, 6 m. 3 sec.

29

Friday, March 1. — Jockey Club Purse, $215.44. — 2 mile heats. —
Colts and fillies.

O'Brien Smith's ch.f. Claudia, 3 yrs., by Bedford, .... 1 I
J. B. Richardson's b. c. Financier, 3 yrs., by Buzzard, ... 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 50 ; 2d heat, 3 m. 53 sec.

Saturday, March 2. — Handicap purse, $300, 3 mile heats.

Wm. Taylor's ch. c. Hephestion, 90 lbs., ...... 1 1

Col. Richardson's ch. h. Virginias, 112 lbs., 2 2

1st heat, 6 m. 2 sec. : 2d heat, 5 m. 50 sec Virginius the favorite
at starting.

1812. — Wednesday, Feb. 26, — Jockey Club Purse, $425, 4 mile

heats, free to all ages, weight for age.

Wm. Taylor's ch. c. Hephestion, 4 yrs., by Buzzard, out of Imp.

Castianira, ......... 1 1

J. B, Richardson's b. h. Rossicuician, 5 yrs., by Dragon, . 2 2

J. Aydelott's b. c. Postboy, 4 yrs., by Noseley, .... dis.

Time — 1st heat, 8 m. 9 sec; 2d heat, 8 m. 58 sec.
Thursday, Feb. 27. — Jockey Club Purse, $319. — 3 mile heats. —
Conditions as before.

Chas. Richardson's b. c. Financier, 4 yrs., by Bedford, ... 1 1

Wm. Taylor's b. f China-eyed Girl, 3 yrs., 3 2

.J. B. Richardson's ch. h. Virginius, 6 yrs., 4 3

J. Aydelott's g. g. Sour Grout, aged, 2 4

Capt. Cunningham's b. m. Golden Eagle, 5 yrs., .... dis.

1st heat, 6 ra. ; 2d heat, 5 m. 58 sec.

Friday, Feb. 28. — Jockey Club Purse, $212.-2 mile heats, for colts
and fillie.''.

.J. B. Richardson's ch. f. Claudia, 4 yrs., by Bedford, ... 1 1
Wm. Taylor's ch. c. Tom Pipes, 2 dr.

The first heat Avas run in 4 m. 14 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 29. — Handicap Purse, — 3 mile heat. — Free for any
horse that had run the preceding days.

Chas. Richardson's b. c. Financier, 102 lbs.,
C. Sinkler's ch. h. Virginius, 110 lbs.,
J. B. Richardson's b. h. Rossicuician, 107 lbs.,
L. Aydelott's g. g. Sour-Crout, aged, 101 lbs., .

1

1

4

2

2

3

3

4

Time — 1st heat, 6 m. 36 sec ; 2d heat, 5 m. 52 sec.

Financier was bred in South Carolina, by (''ol. John Richardson, He
is a bay, of fine size, about 16 hands high, of fair speed and great
beauty. He is by Imp, Buzzard, out of Dorocles, by Imp. Shark ; —
Dorocles, full sister of Black Maria, the dam of Lady Lightfoot.

30

1813.— Wednesdat/, Feb. 24.— Jockey Club Purse, $473.76.-4 Mil©
Heats, weight for age, as in preceding year.

C. Richardson's b.h. Financier, 5 yrs., .... 211

A. Middleton's b. h. Rossicuician, 6 yrs., . . 1 2 dr.

A waiting race on both sides, as the time denotes. 1st heat, 8 m. 30
sec. ; 2d heat, 9 m. 37 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 25. — Jockey Club Purse, $355. — 3 Mile Heats, con-
ditions as before. Col. Richardson's ch. m. Claudia., 5 yrs., by Bed-
ford, walked over.

Friday, Feb. 26.— Jockey Club Purse, $236.88. — 2 Mile Heats, for
colts and fillies only.

J. B. Richardson's ch. f. Miss Fortune, 3 yrs., by Star, ... 1 1
C. Sinkler'sb. f. Corinna, 3yrs., by Florizel, . ... 2 2
AV. S. Bull's f. Gabriella, 3,3

Saturday, Feb. 27. — Handicap Purse, $193. — 3 Mile Heats.

J. B. Richardson's b. h. Rossicuician, 6 yrs., 120 lbs., .211
R. Cunningham's b. h. Slap Bang, 5 yrs., a feather, ..122
C. Richardson's b. h. Financier, 5 yrs., 112 lbs., ... 3 3 3
W. S. Bull's Gabriella, a feather, saddle slipt, . . . dis.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 48; 2.1 heat, G m. 2 sec. ; 3d heat, 6 m. 5 sec.
1814. — Wednesday, Feb. 23.— Jockey Club Purse, $268.71. — 4 Mile
Heats, free to all ages ; weight for age.

W. S. Branch's b. h. Massena, 5 yrs., by Citizen, ... 2 1 1
Col. Richardson's ch. f. Miss Fortune, 4 yrs., by Star, ..122

Time — 7 m. 57 sec. ; 2d heat, 7 m. 58 sec. ; 3d heat, 8 m. 10 sec. ;
a highly exciting race.

Thursday, Feb. 24. — Jockey Club Purse, $201. — 3 Mile Heats, con-
ditions as before.

Mr. Laborde's b. h. Slap Bang, 6 yrs., by Bedford,
Col. Richardson's ch. m. Claudia, 6 yrs., by Bedford,
Mr Branch's b. m. Capella, 4 yrs., by Nosey,

1st heat, 6 m, 5 sec. ; 2d heat, 6 m. 4 sec. ; 3d heat, 6 m. 17 sec. ;
4th heat, 6 m. 26 sec.

Friday, Feb. 25. — Jockey Club Purse, $134. — 2 Mile Heats, colts
and fillies.

W. S. Branch's ch. c. Little Billy, 4 yrs., by Florizel, ... 1 1
J. B. Richardson's b. f. Corinna, 4 yrs., by Florizel, ... 2 2

1st heat, 3 m. 55 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 58 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 26. — Handicap Purse, $119. — 3 Mile Heats.
W. S. Branch's ch. c. Little Billy, 4 yrs., 102 lbs., ... .11
Mr. Laborde's b. h. Slap Bang, 6 yrs., 120 lbs., .... 2 2
J. B. Richardson's ch. m. Claudia, 6 yrs., 117 lbs., .... 3 3

Time — 5 m. 58 sec. ; 2d heat, 5 m. 53^.

1

0

2

1

2

0

dis.

1

2

81

1815. — Wednesday, Feb. 22. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 Mile Heats.

R. Singleton's ch. c. Johnny. 4 yrs., by Potomac, . . . 1 q ^
Glasscock & Edmington's ch. g. Bernadotte, 4 yrs., by Gallatin, 0 1 0

J. R. Richardson's b. m. Corinna, 5 yrs , by Florizel, ..000

1 1

Thursday, Feb. 23. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 Mile Heats.

Mr. Sparrow's ch. h. Little Billy, 5 yrs., by Florizel,

Col. Richardson's ch. m. Miss Fortune, 5 yrs., by Star, ... 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 6m. 17|- sec; 2d heat, 6 m., 2 sec.
Friday, Feb. 24.— Jockey Club Purse.— 2 Mile Heats.

R. Singleton's b. c Warsaw, 4 yrs., by Potomac, .... 1 1
Glassoock & Edmington's ch. c. John Randolph, 3 yrs., by Florizel, 2 2

1816. — Monday, Feb. 21. — Purse $1,000. — Given by the Proprietors
of the Washington Course. — Mile Heats. — Best 3 in 5.

Wm. Wynn'sr h. Ringleader, 5 yrs., by imported Wonder, 1 11

J. B. Richardson's ch. m. Miss Fortune, 6 yrs., by Star, ..000
Col. Dent's ch. g. Rattler, 5 yrs., by Gallatin, .... 0 0 0

Time — 1st heat, 1 in., 53 sec; 2d heat, Im., 54^ sec; 3d heat, 1 m.. 57
sec

Wednesday, Feb. 28. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 Mile Heats. — weight
for age.

R. Singleton's ch. h. Little Johnny, 5 yrs., by Potomac, .
Col. Richardson's b. f. Lady Jane, 4 yrs., by Potomac, .
W. Wynn's g. m. Young Favorite, 5 yrs. by Bedford,

Time — 1st heat, 8 m., 31 sec; 2d heat, 1 m., 53 sec.
Thursday, Feb. 29. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 Mile Heats. — J. E. Mc-
Pherson's ch. c. Lycurgiis, 3 yrs.. by Virginius, beat in two heats Col.
Richardson's ch. m. Miss Fortune, 6 yrs., by Star ; Mr. Wynn's r. h.
Ringleader, 5 yrs, by Wonder, and Mr. Mulligan's b. f. Peggy, 3 yrs,, by
Bell Weather. First heat, 5m., 57 sec; second heat, 6m.. 11 sec

Col, McPherson relinquished his claim to this purse, to aid in defray-
ing certain expenses incurred by the Club — whereupon the following
Resolution was passed : " That the members of the Club are sensibly
aware of the liberality and delicacy of Mr. McPherson, in appropriating,
to the use and benefit of the Club, the amount of the purse won by his
horse Lycurgus, this day ; that they recognize, with the greatest gratifi-
cation, and with peculiar pleasure, a feeling so genuine in its nature, and
so eloquently speaking the Sportsman and the Gentleman

Friday, March 1. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 Mile Heats. — Colts and
Fillies. — Mr, Wynn's ch. f. Merino Ewe, 4 yrs., by Jack Andrews, beat
Col. Richardson's ch. c Echpse, 3 yrs., by Virginius ; R, Singleton's b.

3

1

1

1

0

dr.

2

0

dr.

32

g. Independence, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, and Mr. Sparrow's b. c. Embargo,
4 yrs., by Bedford. Eclipse won 1st heat in 4.m; 16 sec; Merino Ewe
the 2d and 3d heats, in 3m., 53 sec; and 4 m., 1 sec.

1817. — Monday, Feb. 24. — Colt Stake. — 2 Mile Heats. — Was won,
with great ease, by Mr. Wynn's noble colt Timoleon, 3 yrs., by Sir Ar-
chy. The 1st heat in 4 m. ; 2d heat, in 3m., 49 sec A colt of Mr. R.
Singleton's contended for both heats. Mr. William Taylor, Mr. James
Sparrow and Mr. English, had colts in this stake, but withdrew them.

Tuesday^ Feb. 25. — Silver Cup, given by the Proprietors of the Wash-
ington Course. — 2 Mile Heats. — Free to All, weight for age.

Mr. Wynn's br. f. Lady Lightfoot, 4 yrs. by Sir Archy, ..211
Mr. Watson's br. m. Black Eyed Susan, 5 yrs., ... 4 3 2
R. Singleton's b. f. Young Lottery, 4 yrs., . ' . . . 1 2 3
J. B Ricbardson's b. m. Lady Jane, 5 years .... 3 4 4
D. Roe's b. g. Orlando, 4 yrs., dis.

C. Richardson's b. f. Little Witch, and Mr. Brown's Maria, were en-
tered, but withdrawn before starting.

Time — 1st heat, 3m., 55 sec; 2d heat, 3m., o& ; 3d heat, 3m., 59
sec

Wednesday, Feh. 26.~Jockey Club Purse, |1,000. — 4 Mile Heats,
weight for age. — Col. J. B. Richardson's famous b. m. Transport, 4
yrs., by Virginius, beat R. Singleton's ch. h. Little Johnny, by Potomac ;
Mr. Wynn's ch. m. Merino Ewe, 5 yrs., by Jack Andrews ; P. Brown's
ch. m. Maria, Thomas Watson's ch. h. Director ; E. Green's b. g. ^o-
lus; B. Ferrell's b. m. Fanny. First heat, 7 m., 54 sec; second heat,
Vm., 58 sec.

Thursday, Feh. 27. — Jockey Club Purse, $600.-3 Mile Heats,
weight for age. — Wm. Wynn's ch. c Timoleon, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy,
beat R. Singleton's b. f. Blank, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy ; Col. J. B. Rich-
ardson's ch. c Lycurgus, 4 yrs., by Virginius; Mr. Watson's br. m. Black
Eyed Susan, 5 yrs.; 0. Ree's b. m. Lady Jane, 5 yrs. First heat, 5m.,
51-^ sec; second heat, 6 m., 2 sec,

Timoleon, foaled in 1813, was got by Sir Archy; his dam, by im-
ported Saltram. He was bred by Mr. Benjamin Jones, of Greenville
County, in Virginia, and is esteemed as good a horse as ever run. He is
a great grand son of English Eclipse — very few horses are so nearly al-
lied to him — none of the present day, nearer. The resemblance between
them, in color, form, size and powers, to judge from descriptions that
have come down to us, are deemed very remarkable.

Friday, Feh. 28. — Jockey Club Purse, |400. — 2 Mile Heats, weight
for age. — Mr. Wynn's br. f. Lady Lightfoot beat Col. Richardson's ch.
c Eclipse, 4 yrs., by Virginius ; Mr. Green's b. g. Bedford ; R. Single-
3

33

ton's ch. f. Young Lottery, (bolted) and Mr. Taylor's ch. c. Playfair.
First heat, 3 m., 56 sec; second heat, 3m., 59 sec.

Hitherto in this Race over the Washington Course, 4 yr. olds have
been required to carry 106 lbs. — 3 yrs., 94 lbs. This rule is now abol-
ished ; so that in future, the weights on this day will be the same as in
the preceding days of the week — iiainelv, for 4 yr. olds 102 lbs.; 3 yrs.
90 ; 2 yrs. a feather. Fillies and geldings allowed 3 lbs.

Saturday, March \. — Handicap Race. — 3 Mile Heats. — Lady Light-
foot, 4 yrs., cariying 99 lbs., beat J. B. Richardson's renowned b. f.
Transport, 4 yrs., 99 lbs.; R. Singleton's ch. h. Little Johnny, 6 yrs.; Mr.
P. Brown's ch. tti. Maria, and Mr. Wynn's ch. m. Merino Ewe. First
heat, 5 m., 54 sec; second heat, 5 m., 53 sec. This was a very sporting
affair, and a remarkably fine race.

Lady Lightfoot, in this week, accomplished the unprecedented triumph
of winning three days out of four, beating some of the best horses in
the State. What a field, for instance, was that on the last day's race,
(Saturday, March 1) composed of the famous Transport, Little Johnny,
Maria and Merino Ewe. No horse ever achieved as much in one week.

The following tribute was paid by Gen. Wynn to the great quaHties
of this fine mare : He said, " of all the nags I ever saw, she was the sa-
fest and best at any distance, having the best and most imiform constitu-
tion— being very fleet, and of the most perfect bottom."

She was in constant training from three years old to eleven years of
age. By a computation made at one period of her racing career, of one
hundred and ninety-one miles she had nm, she won one hundred and fif-
ty-nine miles.

1818. — In consequence of Thursday being set apart as a day of Hu-
miliation and Prayer, there was no Race this year on that day. The
Races, therefore, were ordered to commence on Tuesday, and continue
on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Tuesday, Feb. 2. — Jockey Club Purse, |850. — 4 Mile Heats, weight
for age.

R. Singleton's br. f. Blank, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, .... 1 1

R. Johnson's m. Lady Richmond, 4 yrs., by Eagle, .... 2 dis.
First heat, 8m. 31 sec; second heat, 8m., 30 sec.

Wednesday, Feh. 3. — Jockey Club Purse, |>600, weight for age. —
3 Mile Heats.

J. B. Richardson's b m. Transport, 5 yrs., by Vijginius, . . 1 w'd over.

R. Singleton's ch.f. Cynisca, 4 yrs., by Hephestion, . . . . 2 dr.

Timoleon was entered, but did not start. Time — 1st heat, 6 m .
Friday, Feh. 5. — Jockey Club Purse, |400, weight for age. — 2 Mile

Heats.

3

34

Mr. Johnson's b. g. Kcaphook, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, ... 1 1
Mr. Rowe's b. f. "Vanity, 4 yrs., by Gallatin 2 2

Mr. Singleton's ch. o. Kosciusko was entered, but did not start. Time,
1st heat, 4 m., 2d heat, 4 m., 1 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 6. — Handicap Race. — 3 Mile Heats. — J. B. Richard-
son's b. m. Transport^ 5 yrs., 109 lbs., won the race. The celebrated
Timoleon started ; but having had the distemper recently, he was in bad
condition, and was under the necessity of being stopped. This, and the
race Reality beat him, (he beat her afterwards) it is said, were the only
two races Timoleon lost. During his brilliant career, he not only met
and conquered some of the best horses in Virginia and South Carolina,
but made the best time of modern days. In a notice of him in the Turf
Register, it is stated that the spring he was three years old, he ran the
mile at Petersburg in 1 ra., 4Y sec; and that fall, the two miles in 3m.,
49 sec; 3 m., 47 sec, and 3 m., 48 sec It appears, by computation,
that in the fabulous (as it has been thought) exploit of " Flying Chil-
ders, in his fastest race, he was moving at the rate of a mile in 1 m., 42
sec." — but four seconds faster that Timoleon's unquestionable time in an
undoubted mile. $5,000 was refused for him the spring h-- was four
years old. The veteran Wynn believed Timoleon to be "superior to any
horse that ever ran on any course in the United States*" In the words of
Wm. R. Johnson, Esq., who had seen him run all his faces in Virginia,
" his performances, from one to four mile heats, have been such as would
do credit to the best runner in either this country, or Europe ; and his
style of going is the most superior action. His size and blood entitle
him to rank first rate as a stallion."

Of his pedigree, we will merely remark that, besides being " the best
son of Sir Archy," his dam was by imported Saltram ; not only one of
the best racing sons of the unrivalled Eclipse — almost the only victor
over Dungannon and Phenomenon — but, in England, the sire of Whis-
key, the best horse of his day — the siie of the renowned Eleanor; and
in this country, the sire, also, of Sir Hal's dam, to whom he may chiefly
owe his racing celebrity. (Saltram, by Eclipse ; dam Virago, by Snap ;
Regulus.) Timoleon's grand dam was by " Wildair, the best son of
Fearnought, out of a Jolly Roger."

1819. — Wednesday, Feb. 2. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000,— 4 Mile
Heats, weight for age. Geo. F. Randolph's br. m. Blank, 5 yrs,, by Sir
Archy, beat Mr. Richardson's ch. g. Young Timoleon, 4 yrs,, by Sir
Archy.

Thursday, Feb. 3, — Jockey Club Purse, $750. — 3 Mile Heats, weight

35

for age. R. Singleton's ch. c. Kosciusko, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, beat Mr.
Richardson's ch. c. Mark Anthony, 4 yrs., by Hephestion.

Friday/, Feb. 4. — Jockey Club Purse, ^500. — 2 Mile Heats, weight
for age. No horse allowed to start that is not under 5 years. Mr.
Richardson's gr. f. Favorite, 3 yrs., by Florizel, beat Mr. Randolph's b.
f. Village Maid, 4 yrs., by Bedford, and Mr. Richardson's br. g. Robin-
son, 3 yrs., by Rossicuiciun.

Saturdmj, Feb. 5. — Grold Cup, value $500. — Handicap Race, 3 Mile
Heats. — R. Singleton's ch. c. Kosciusko, 4 yrs., carrying 102 lbs., beat
Mr. Richardson's ch. h. Mark Anthony, by Hephestion.

\%20.— Wednesday, Feb. 2.— Jockey Club Purse, |1,000.— 4 Mile
Pleats, weight for age.

Mr. Wynn's ch. c. Rattler, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, .... 1 1
R. Singleton's ch. h. Kosciusko, 5 yrs., by Sir Archy, ... 2 2

Time — 8 ni. 11-^; 2d heat, 8 m. 38 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 3. — ^Jockey Club Purse, $510.70. — 3 Mile Heats. —
Mr. Singleton's ch. f. Sylph, 3 yrs., by Hephestion, beat Mr. Wynn's
ch. g. Eclipse, 5 yrs., by Sir Archy. 1st heat, 6 m. 20 sec. , 2d heat, 6
m. 20 sec.

Friday, Feb. 4. — Jockey Club Purse, $325. — 2 Mile Heats. — Mr.
Wynn's b. f. Beggar Girl, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, beat Mr. Singleton's g.
c. Envoy, 3 yrs., by Hephestion, and Mr. Richardson's ch. g. Corvisart,
3 yrs., by Virginius. An exceedingly fine race. Envoy won the 1st
heat in 3 m. 57^; Beggar Girl the 2d heat in 3 m. 57^, and also the
3d heat in 4 m. 2 sec. No horse allowed to start -that is not under
5 years.

Saturday, Feb. o. — Gold Cup, $500. — 3 Mile Heats, Handicap Race.
Beggar Girl, 4 yrs., 99 lbs., beat ch. f. Sylph, 3 yrs., 87 lbs. The heats
were broken, and handsomely contested.

Kosciusko was in no condition to make a good race on Wednesday :
he was too fat. So little satisfied was Col. Singleton with the result,
that he sent Kos<;iusko to Virginia, to give his sporting friends there a
taste of his quality. Contending in a race of 4 mile heats with Reality,
Contention and Napoleon, at New Market, he broke down. He was
ahead at the time the accident occurred. He was brought home, and
stood some seasons in South Carolina, where he got some racers of the
first class, among others Multiflora, and Clara Fisher. He was ulti-
mately sent to the West.

1821. — Wednesday, Feb. 7. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — 4 Mile
Heats. — Mr. West's ch. c. Shawnee, 4 yrs., by Tecumseh, beat Mr.
Spann's ch. g. Coi-visart, 4 yrs., by Virginius, Mr. Watson's ch. h. Con-

36

tention, and Mr. Singleton's gr. c. Ganymede, 4 yrs., by Hephestion.
Contention won the first heat in 8 m. 27 see. The second and third
heats were won by Shawnee, in 8 m. 8 sec, and 8 ra. 29 sec, weight
for age.

Thursday, Feb. 8. — Jockey Club Purse, 1700. — 3 Mile Heats, weight
for age. — T. D. Watson's ch. c. Sir Charles, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, beat
Mr. West's b. c Sir Payton, 4 yrs., by Tecumseh,, Mr. Spann's b. m.
Transport, aged, by Virginius, Mr. Singleton's cli. f. Sylph, 4 yrs., by
Hephestion, and Mr. Dingle's Rosinante, by Virginius. Time — 6 m. 6
eec; 2d heat, 6 m. 13 sec.

Friday, Feb. 9.— Jockey Club Purse, |500.— 2 Mile Heats.— Mr.
Wynn's ch. c. Flying Childers, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy, beat Mr. Spann's
b. f. Virginia, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy, Mr. Chas. Richardson's ch. f. Gold-
finder, 3 yrs., by Virginius, Col-. Richardson's ch. g. Stride, 4 yrs., by
Virginius, and Col. Hampton's ch. f. Young Peggy, 3 yrs., by Hephes-
tion. No horse allowed to start that was not under five years, weight
for age.

Saturday, Feb. 10.— The Gold Cup. value $500.— A race of 3 Mile
Heats was won by Mr. Wynn's ch. c, Flyiny Childers, beating Mr.
Singleton's gr. c. Ganymede, 4 yrs., by Hephestion, Mr. Watson's ch. c.
Sir Charles, 4 years, by Sir Archy, Mr. Spann's ch. g. Corvisart, 4
yrs., by Virginius, and Col. Richardson's b. g. Ploughboy, 4 yrs., by
Virginius. 1st heat, 5 m. 53 sec. ; 2d heat, 5 ra. 58 sec

19>22.--Wednesday, Feb. 6.— Jockey Club Purse, $488.-4 Mile
Heats, weight for age.

R. Singleton's b. f. Maria, 3 yrs., 1 - I

Col. Richardson's ch. g. Corvisart, 5 yrs.. .... - 1 -

Mr. West's b. c. Shawnee, 4 yrs., by Tecumsch, ... - 2 -

Capt. Spann's b. f. Virginia, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, . . fell.

Time — 1st heat, 8 m. 22 sec. ; 2d heat, 8 m. 23 sec ; 3d heat, 8 m.
29 sec. The Course was unusually heavy from recent rain.

The winner, Maria, or, as sometimes called, Duck Filly, was bred
by Col. Singleton, and got by Virginius, out of Sally, by Imp. Buzzard,
grand dam Roxana, by Imp. Marplot. She was sold to the late John
C. McRae, of Camden, subsequent to this race, and at his death passed
into the possession of Mr. John M. Huger. She had produ(;e by Cru-
sader, and Godolphin. V>y Crusader, a ch. f Maid of Perth, and ch. c
in 1833, and a bay colt, 1835, by Godolphin. She was then put to
Argyle.

Thursday, Feb. 7. — Jockey Club Purse, $368. — 3'Mile Heats, weight
for age. Mr. Wynn's ch. h. Sir William, 5 yrs., by Sir Archy, beat

31

Col. Richardson's ch. f. Goldfinder, 4 yrs., by Virginius, Mr. West's b,

f. Sally Alston, 5 yrs., by Gallatin, and Capt. Spann's ch. f, Irvina, 3
yrs., by Virginius. Time — 1st heat, 6 m. 30 sec. ; 2d heat, 6 m. 5 sec.

Friday, Feb. 8. — Jockey Club Eurse, §240. — 2 Mile Heats, weight
for age. Mr. Spann's br. f. Betsey Richards, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy, beat
Mr. West's br. c. Van Tronip, 3 yrs., by Sir Hal, Mr. Wynn's b. f.
Dutchess of Marlborough, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, and Col. Richardson's
ch. f. Desdemona, 3 yrs., by Virginius. No horse allowed io start that
was not under 5 years.

Saturday, Feb. 9. — Handicap Race, 3 Mile Heats. — A Silver Cup,
the value of |500. Mr. Wynn's ch. h. Sir William, 5 yrs., handicap'd
to carry 112 lbs., beat Mr. West's ch. c. Shawnee, 4 yrs., by Tecumseh,
102 lbs., and Capt. Spann's b. f. Virginia, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy.

1823. — Wednesday, Feb. 12. — Jockey Club Purse, !^670. — 4 Mile
Heats, weight for age. Col. Spann's ch. c. Sumpter, 4 yrs., by Sir
Archy, beat Mr. Singleton's b. f. Pocahontas, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy. Time
— 1st heat, 8 m. 10 sec. ; 2d heat, slow.

Thursday, Feb. 13. — Jockey Club Purse, $502. — 3 mile heats,
weight for age. — Mr. Wynn's ch. h. Flying Childers, 5 yrs., by Sir
Archy, beat Mr. Spann's b. m. Virginia, 5 yrs., by Sir Archy, and Col.
Richardson's ch. g, Corvisart, 6 yrs., by Virginius. 1st heat, 6 m. ; 2d
heat, 5 m. 59 sec.

Friday, Feb. 14. — Jockey Club Puise, |335. — 2 mile heats. — Mr.
Spann's b. f. Betsey Richards, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, beat Mr. Wynn's
ch. f. Princess, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, and Col. Richardson's b. c. Leonidas,
4 yrs., by Virginius. 1st heat, 3 ra. 56 sec; 2d heat, 4 m. 1 sec. ;
weight for age. No horse allowed to start that was not under 5 years.

Saturday, Feb. 15. — Handicap Purse, $330. — 3 mile heats. — Mr.
Wynn's ch. li. Flying Childers, 5 yrs., carrying 112 lbs., beat Mr.
Spann's b. f. Betsey Richards, 4 yrs., 99 lbs., and Col. Richardson's ch.

g. Corvisart, 6 yrs., 107 lbs.

1824. — Monday, Feb. 23. — In a stake of $200, subscription, Ber-
trand received forfeit from Gen. Wynn's Flirtilla, Col. Singleton's Mark
Time, Mr. Richardson's William, and beat Mr. Singleton's Cherokee.

Tuesday, Feb. 24. — Jockey Club Purse. — Receipts of the gate-money
on Monday, added to an entrance of $50. Mile heats. Best 3 in 5,
weiglit for age, was won by Maria, the Duck filly, in 7 heats, beating,
Bull-Driver, (who took the first heat,) Tyro, (who ran a dead heat with
him the third heat, and won the fourth heat,) and several others. Maria
won the three last heats.

Wednesday, Feb. 25. — Jockey Club Purse, $760. — 4 mile heats,

38

weight for age. — Col. Spann's b. c. Bertrand, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy,
beat in two heats Mr. Richardson's ch. c, William, 3 yrs. by Sir Archy,
Mr. Singleton's br. m. Pocahontas, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, and Mr. Bacon's
b. m. Maria, 5 yrs., by Virginius. First heat, 8 ra, 1 sec ; 2d heat, 8
m. 11 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 26. — Jockey Club Purse, $570, — 3 mile heats,
weight for age.

R. Singleton's gr. g. Mark Time, 3 yrs., by Gallatin, - - - 1 1
Mr. Spann's ch. c. Tyro, 4 yrs., by Constitution, - - - - 2 2

1st heat, 6 m. 5 sec. ; 2d heat, 6 m. 25 sec.

Friday, Feb. 27. — Jockey Club Purse, $380. — 2 mile heats, weight
for age. No horse allowed to start that is not under 5 years. — R.
Singleton's b. f. Pocahontas, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, beat .Mr. Fitzsimons'
b. c. Cherokee, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy, CoK Richardson's b. c. Sir Richard ,

3 yrs,, by Sir Archy, Mr. Wynn's Vanity, 3 yrs., by Herod, and Mr.
Mill's f. Lalla Rookh, 3 yrs., by Young Whip.

Saturday, Feb. 28. — Handicap Purse, $370. — 3 mile heats.-Col.
Spann's b. c. Bertrand, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy, carrying 90 lbs., beat Col.
Singleton's b. f. Pocahontas, 4 yrs., 90 lbs., Mr. Bacon's gr. g. Mark
Time, 3 yrs., 87 lbs., and Mr. Richardson's William, 3 yrs., 90 lbs, 1st
heat run in 5 m, 56 sec. ; 2d heat, 6 m. 5 sec.

1825. — Wednesday, Feb. 23. — Jockey Club Purse, $835. — 4 mile
heats, free to all ages. Aged horses, 126 lbs. ; 6 yrs., 120 ; 5 yrs., 112 ;

4 yrs., 102 ; 3 yrs., 90 ; 2 yrs., a feather. Mares, fillies and geldings
allowed 3 lbs.

Capt. Spann's b. h. Bertrand, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy. - - 1 walked over.

Capt. Harrison's Creeping Kate. 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, - - 0 dr.
Capt. Richardson's Blucher, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, - - - 0 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 7 m. 47 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 24. — Jockey Club Purse, $625. — 3 mile heats. — Con-
ditions as before.

Mr. Moore's Fairfield-, 3 yrs., by Virginius, ----- 1 1
Mr. Richardson's William, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, - - - - 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 54 sec. ; 2d heat, 6 m. 3|.
Friday, Feb. 25. — Jockey Club Purse, |420. — 2 mile heats; weights
as before.

R. Singleton's Aggy, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy, - - - - 3 1 1
Col. Spann's Cherokee, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, - - - - 1 2 2
Mr. MUls' Phenomenon, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy, - - - 2 3 3

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 52 sec; 2d heat, 4 m. \^; 3d heat, 4 m. 4
sec. No horse allowed to start that was not under 5 years.

39

Saturday, Feb. 26. — Handicap Purse, $485. — 3 mile heats.

Mr. Moore's Fairfield, 3 yrs., by Virginius, carrying 87 lbs., 1 - - 1

Col Spann's b. h.Bertrand, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, 102 lbs., 2 2 12

Capt. Harrison's Creeping Kate, 4 yrs, by Sir Archy, 95 lbs., - 1 2 -

Mr. Richardson's William, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, 98 lbs., . . - .

R. Singleton's Aggy, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy, 87 lbs., ....

Time — 1st heat, 6 m. ; 2d heat, 6 ra. 4 sec. ; 3d heat, 5 m. 48| ; 4th
heat, 5 m. 54 sec.

This was a great race on the part of Bertrand, and will be memor-
able for all time to come. The following facts, without extended com"
ment, will speak for themselves, and show how Bertrand, single-handed,
unaided and alone, contended against the field. The 1st heat was won
by Fairfield, Kate dropping just within the distance. Kate went for
the second heat, which she won, Fairfield this time just dropping within
the distance. The 3d heat, Creeping Kate made play again, and, hav-
ing plenty of foot, was with difficulty locked by Bertrand; after a severe
struggle, however, he beat her out in the fine time of 5 m. 48^; Fair-
field ^ again, as before, just dropping within the distance. The 4th
heat was won by Fairfield, after having rested the two previous heats,
though not without being closely pressed by Bertrand, who gallantly
contended to the end. '

1826. — Tuesday, Feb. 21. — Mr, Harrison's Creeping Kate, 5 yrs.,

won a race of 2 mile heats, beating Mr. Cooper's Potomac, and a colt

entered by Mr. Allen.

Wednesday, Feb. 22. — Jockey Club Purse, $577.61. — 4 mile heats.

Free to all ages ; weight for age.

Capt. Spann's b. h. Bertrand, 5 yrs., by Sir Archy, out of Eliza, by

Bedford, 11

Mr. J. J. Harrison's ch. f. Lady Le Grange, 3 yrs, by Sir Archy, - 2 dr.

Thursday, Feb. 23. — Jockey Club Purse, $433.20. — 3 mile heats.
Conditions as before.

Mr. J, J. Harrison's br. h. Aratus, 5 yrs., by Director, - - - 1 I
Col. Spann's b. h. William, 5 yrs. old, by Sir Archy, - - - 2 2
R. Singleton's b. h. Saxe Weimar, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, - - 3 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 54 .sec. ; 2d heat, 5 m, 46 sec.

[Note. — Saxe Weimar, full brother of Kosciusko and Crusader, was
a fine looking horse, 16 hands 2 inches high, arit-h deep bay, legs black
above the knees, with rings of white between the hinder ankles and
feet ; he was excellent in all the points that indicate the real courser,
though he did not distinguish himself on our Course. He was sent to
Tennessee, and stood in 1834 at the stable of Mr. H. M. Crier, two
miles west of Gallatin, Tenn.]

40

Friday, Feb. 24. — Jockey Club Purse, $288.81. — 2 mile heats.
Weights the same. Col. Spann's b. 'c. Seagull^ 4 yrs., by Sir Archy,
beat Mr. Singleton's b. f. Juliet, 3 yrs., by Kosciusko, and Mr. J. J.
Harrison's ch. c. Frantic, 3 yrs., by Director. This was a race of in-
tense interest throughout. There were four heats before the race
•was decided ; each of them run under whip and spur. Seagull won
the first heat in 3 m. 52 sec ; Frantic took the second heat in 3
m. 50 sec. ; Juliet won the third heat in 3 m. 51^ sec. Then came
the deciding heat, which was a beautiful trial of speed and bottom
between the three. It was finally won by Seagull, in 3 m. 57^ sec.
No horse allowed to start that was not under 5 years.

Same day. — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats.
Feather weights. Mr. Litle's b. h. Shylock beat Mr. Cooper's h.
Stride, and Mr. Harrison's Susan, 3 heats. Time — 1st heat, 3 ra. 50
sec. ; 2d heat, 3 m. 52|- ; 3d heat, 3 ra. 57^.

Saturday, Feb. 25. — Handicap Race. — 3 mile heats, — As this is
one of the most gallant races that has been run in our country up
to this time, we insert here "a full, true, and particular account,"
which was published in the New York Sporting Magazine, March,
1833. It is decidedly the best account of the race that we have seen,
" take it for all in all ;" but reviewing the original report, as we
are now doing, after the lapse of years, by curtailing it a little here
and there, we think we have succeeded in toneing down the article
somewhat, without injuring any of its life and spirit.

We recollect the race well ; who is there, whose good fortune it
was to witness it — " who is there, with soul so dead "■ as to forget it ?
It was a glorious sight, to see the style in which Bertrand, after
having contended for every heat, answered to the call made upon
him by his jockey in the last quarter, and though almost fainting
from desperate distress, coming again, with genuine pluck, like one
of the " right sort," as he was, and with an almost electric burst of
speed, collaring his gallant antagonist, and beating him on the post
by half a neck 1 It was a brilliant finish, " a glorious sight, indeed,
to see !"

GREAT RACE AT CHARLESTON, S. C, FEB., 1826.

The Annual Races over the Washington Course, Charleston, South
Carolina, ended on Saturday, February 25, 1826, with a Handicap
Purse, three mile heats. The horses named to the Stewards, as compe-
titors, were —

41

Col. Spann^sh.h. Bertrand,hy Sir Archy, 5 yrs, old, handicapped,
112 lbs.

Mr. Davenport's br. b. Aratus, by Director, 5 yrs. old, 112 lbs.

Capt. J. J. Harrison's Creeping Kate, by Sir Archy, 5 years old,
109 lbs.

Aratus and Creeping Kate were both trained by, and from the stable
of Mr. J. J. Harrison, of Virginia. Bertrand had that week won the
purse, 4 mile heats ; Aratus, that of 3 mile heats, and Creeping Kate
the Sweepstakes.

Col. Spann, in consequence of both his opponents being under the
control of Capt. Harrison, had decided not to run his horse ; and it
was at one time expected there would be no race ; upon which, Capt.
Harrison agreed to draw one of his horses; whereupon Col. Spann, not
to be outdone in courtesy, consented that they should both run, although
he saw the disadvantage he labored under. This being made known,
all was alacrity. . In the betting ring, it was even, Bertrand against
the field, and taken freely ; a good deal was done in this way, among
the " business men.''''

At the call, they all appeared, and stripped in fine condition. The
order being given, " Mount," the boys were up ; all was breathless
anxiety. At the word, they went off well together ; Aratus, in the first
quarter, took the track, Bertrand keeping close up, Kate falling back.
It soon became evident that Aratus was to " cut the ivork out^'' while
Kate " waited wpon tliemr In this way, they went along at a telling
pace, Aratus leading in gallant style; about the middle of the second
round, Bertrand " chcdlenged^'' and a struggle for the lead was had for
two or three hundred yards ; Aratus, however, was not to be headed,
and held his place, after a sharp burst ; Kate, all this time, something
more than half a distance behind. Aratus kept his rate under a steady
pull, Bertrand close upon him, ready to profit by any error or mishap;
they kept it up steadily at a racing pace, until they had rounded the
first sweep in the last mile ; here Bertrand again challenged, and made
severe running, but it would not do, Aratus kept the track — was
" pulled well together," at the turn, and came handsomely round ; Ber-
trand again, gallantly " made play" for the rally home ; it was " go
along," every yard — Aratus has it by half a neck, Kate dropping within
the distance.

Time — 5 min. 48 sec.

Confidence in Bertrand was now shaken — Aratus against Bertrand
was freely offered and taken.

42

Second Heat. — At the summons, they all appeared undaunted ; Ara-
tus had the pole, Bertrand next, and Kate outside. They went away at
a rattling pace ; Aratus on the lead, was soon taken in hand ; Kate, in
the first round, now went up, and " made play," came in front, and went
awav at a tell-tale rate, Bertrand waiting upon her, Aratus trailing ; Kate
kept it up the remainder of this and during the second round, Bertrand
close upon her, Aratus (not running for the heat) lay back. As they
went down the back part of the course, in the third round, Bertrand's ri-
der received instructions to give away the heat — upon which, lie took a
pull at his horse, and fell back. As soon as Bertrand was pulled, Kate
was, also, taken in hand. The rider of Bertrand seeing which, and
aware that this management could be productive of no benefit, (except
that of a fourth heat,) with more judgment than his instructor, aban-
doned his intention, stole up, and made a dash for the lead ; but Kate
went away at a " killing pace^'' keeping Bertrand at work upon her off
quarter. Bertrand made severe running round the turn, but Kate had
the iDole. As they entered upon the quarter stretch, Bei'trand's rider
went resolutely to work, clapped " the persuaders'''' to him, at the same
moment " let out,'''' but not in time to overtake his nimble footed oppo-
nent, who passed under the string by half a length before him — Aratus
just came within the distance. Time — 5 m., 47 sec.

Great consternation now appeared among the backers of Bertrand. The
odds after this heat were four to three, the field against him, and much
excitement existed. After the usual lapse of time, the call for the horses
sounded — all three appeared, prepared to renew the contest ; Kate inside
Bertrand next, and Aratus outside. The order was heard, " come up,"
and almost instantly, the signal for the start resounded. They got off"
cleverly together ; Kate leading under a hard pull, followed closely by
Bertrand ; Aratus trailing, as in the last heat. In the first round, Bertrand
" made play ;" Creeping Kate was pulled back, and the horse went in
fi'ont. All was staked upon this heat ; the great speed of Kate being
manifest, Bertrand's only chance was '■'■ gatne^^ and '■'■stoutness ;" he went
away at a killing pace, Kate lying closely by him; in the third round,
going down the back stretch, Kate made a push for the turn, and severe
running ensued ; but it would not do, Bertrand was well laid in for it ;
they swept round in gallant style, both going " the pace ;" Bertrand
kept it up — a sharp rally took place up the stretch ; but the length had
told upon the mare, and Bertrand came in about eight k^i in front —
Aratus again dropped within the distance. Time — 5 m., 52 sec.

Each had now taken a heat, the fourth, and that which was to decide
the contest, was now to be run. Aratus had been nursed during the two

43

last, while Bertrand had contested every inch ; the trial was severe, and
one calculated to put game to the test. The time for rubbing down hav-
ing expired, and the call made for the horses, Bertrand and Aratus
only appeared, Kate being drawn. It was now evident to all, that this
would be a " go along" heat ;" " blood and bottom" was to decide it. At
the word, the boys were up, Bertrand had the pole ; the signal being
given, Aratus made a run for the lead, and succeeded in taking the track i
he lead off fearlessly, with a fine rating stride, under a steady pull, with
bold Bertrand in his track ; thus they went at a telling pace ; the first
round, when past the first sweep of the second mile, Bertrand went up
and challenged ; they were now locked, and a severe run ensued for the
turn. Aratus, having " taken well q^," made it handsomely, hugged
close round, and went along full of running ; Bertrand was compelled to
"• pull to him^'' and drop behind — away went Aratus, " and away went
he," with Bertrand " at his heels."

The Carolinians were all anxiety and apprehension, a desponding si-
lence prevailed ; yet their champion, if vanquished, had maintained the
unequal contest nobly, and the '• honest glow of manly pride" consoled
every backer. Aratus pursued his rapid and deadly career, giving no
quarter. They now came up the stretch, passed the stand, both " going
the pace," and entered upon the third mile, Aratus still leading ; round
the turn he went, leaning well to the pole, with the speed of a quarter-
horse. Here, as a last effort, Bertrand again went at him, and " made
his besu play ;" to it they went — a desperate struggle ensued for the pole
at the last turn ; not a whisper was to be heard ; many a pulse beat high,
and many a heart quailed ; " such a pace" must tell ; Bertrand has out-
lasted Aratus, and now leads him.

Aratus, however, was too game to give it up ; he kept his pull, and
lay close to him round the bend. They were now at the commencement
of the straight run in — Aratus had yet something left in him ; he went
up and gallantly renewed the contest ; here a last and severe rally took
place — ^the excitement approached to madness — a thousand tongues were
heard — Aratus is up ! he is going past ! — no, Bertrand leads ; they are
a dead lock. In this way, they came home so fast, that the riders " did
not know how they came."* Bertrand winning by half a neck. Time —
5 m., 52 sec.

To the above Report, the Secretary of the South Carolina Jockey
Club adds, that Bertrand in three years — from three to five years old —

*In the great match race between Hambletonian and Diamond, at Newmarket,
Oakley, wlio rode Hambletonian, describing the pace from the turn of the lands,
said, " they came so fast, that I did not know how they came."

44

never lost a four mile race — thirteen fine races may be set down to his
<;redit, and though beaten, when 4 years old, by Fairfield, in a race of
three mile heats, he lost no reputation by the defeat. He will leave the
Tuif uninjured — sound in wind and limb — terminating his South Caro-
lina career, as a racer, by winning the Jockey Club Purse at Charleston
of $1,000 on Wednesday ; and on the following Saturday, making his
memorable exhibition of fleetness and game in the Handicap Race, as
reported above, three mile heats, beating Creeping Kate and Aratus —
on which occasion, in four heats, thrice round, (the Course forty-two feet
short of a mile,) carrying 120 lbs., he ran twelve miles, (less one hun-
dred and sixty-eight yards,) in 23 m., 22 sec. Bertrand is a fine blood
bay, full 16 hands high ; bred by Col. J. R. Spann, of South Carolina,
and foaled on the 9th day of April, 1820. He was got by Sir Archy.
out of Eliza, (own sister to the celebrated running horse Gallatin ;) Eli-
za was by the imported horse Bedford. We repeat, what we have al-
ready said of this distinguished Racer elsewhere, " Ihat he was one of
those horses who answer to a pull," and " come again," under any
amount of distress.

182Y. — Washington Course. — Monday^ Feb. 26. — In a Colt Stake. —
2 mile heats. — Four Nominations. — $200 Each. — Col. Singleton's ch.
c. Bed(/auntlet, 3 yrs., by Sir Archy, out of Sylph, by Hephestion,
beat Sir Archy, Jr.

Wednesday, Feb. 28.— Jockey Club Purse, 1754 23-lUO. — 4 mile
heats. — Col. Singleton's ch. c. Redgauntlet walked over, no competitor
starting against him.

Sayne Day — Second Race, — For a Small Purse given by the Club,
$70. — Col. Hampton's b. m. Nondescript beat Col. Harrison's b. h. Madi-
son. The former won first heat, and galloped over for the second.

Redgauntlet is a remarkably promising colt — of splendid appearance,
and of the purest blood — foaled Spring of 1824. He is a bright ches-
nut, 16 hands high. He was got by Sir Archy; his dam Sylph, by He-
phestion ; grand dam Lottery, by imported Bedford. Col. Singleton
thinks very highly of him ; and from having trained him and the cele-
brated Ariel together, he is induced to put him into the hands of Mr.
Harrison, to be taken on to Virginia, to run in a great inside stake, over
the Tree Hill Course, 4 mile heats, against Gohanna and others, entrance
$500, in addition to the purse of |1,000.

Thursday, March 1. Jockey Club Purse, |565 68-00. Three mile
heats, weight for age.

Col. Singleton's gr. f. Ariel, 4 yrs., 11

Mr. Graves' ch. m. Lady Ezras, 5 yrs., by Sir Archy, ... 2 2
Mr. Harrison's h. Roderick. . • dis.

45

Same Day. — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats.

Mr. Lindsay's Shylock, 211

Mr. Atcheson's Pompey, 12 2

Mr. Nolan's Old Hickory, dis.

Time — 1st heat, 4 m., 10 sec; 2(1 heat, 4m, 15 sec; .3d heat, 4 m., 16
sei!.

Friday, March 2. — Jockey Club Purse, -^SYV. — 2 mile heats, weights
as before. No horse allowed to start that is not under 5 yrs.

Col Singleton's b. f. Nondescript, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko, ..211
Mr. Graves' ch. c. Nebo, 3 yrs., by Timoleon, .... 1 2 2

Same Day. — A match for |50. — 2 mile heats. — Between a gr. c. of
Col. Calhoun's, and a b. f. belonging to Mr. Cotton, which was won by
the former ; the b. f. bolting.

Saturday, March 3d. — Handicap Race, ^345 50-100. — Three mile

heats.

Col. Singleton's gr. f. Ariel, 4 yrs., 99 lbs., 11

Mr. G-raves' cb. m. Lady Ezras, 5 yrs. 2 2

Col. Singleton won every day this week, as Gen. Hampton did in
1800.

A Small Purse was given by the Club for a Second Race, which wa.s
won by Mr. Harrison's b. h. Madison, beating three others.

1828. — Tuesday, Feb. 26 — Heats, 2 miles. — A Gold Cup, given by
the South Carolina Jockev Club, to be liable to challenge hereafter, and
must be won by the same gentleman three successive years, or held
xmchallenged during that period, before his property in it is complete.
Weight for age.

Col. Singleton's ch. f. Sally Taylor, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko, ..11
Col. Spann's g. e. Rapley, 4 yrs , by Bassanio, .... 4 2
Mr. Shannon's ch. c. Richmond, 3 yrs., by (Jallatin, ... 2 dr.
Mr. Harrison's b. f. Eliza, 3 yrs., by Madison, .... 3 dr.
Mr. Moore's ch. c. Erin, 4 yrs., by Knickerbocker, . . dis.

Wednesday, Feb. 21. — Jockey Club Purse, $622.44, and a bet of
$1,000. — 4 mile heats. Weight for age.

Col. Singleton's ch. c. Crusader, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, ... 1 1
Col. Wynn's gr. m. Ariel, 5 yrs., by Eclipse, 2 2

Time not kept — heavy, and even betting ; a very close race. Cru-
sader is a horse of immense size, 16 hands 3 inches high ; in color, a
chesnut, without white, except a small star on the forehead ; with fine
action, notwithstanding his height; his stride is said to be 25 feet.
After retiring from the turf, he stood for some seasons in this State ; he
was, in 1831, taken to Tennessee; he stood in that State till 1834,
when he was removed to Russelville, in Kentucky.

46

Thursday, Feb. 28. — -Jockey Club Purse, $466.83. — 3 mile heats.

Conditions as before.

Col "VVynn's ch. m. Sally Hope, 5 yrs., by Sir Archy, ... 1 1
Col. Singleton's b. m. Nondescript, 5 yrs., by Kosciusko, . 2 2

Mr. Harrison's ch. f. Lady Lightfoot, 4 yrs., by Virginius, ..33
Col. Spann's b. c Archy, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy, ... .44

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 51 sec. ; 2d beat, 6 m. 3 sec.
Same day — Second Race. — A Match, 2 mile heats.

Mr. Cotton's b. f . Maxy, Oil

Col. Spann's gr. f. Carolina 0 2 2

A. beautiful race ; the 1st heat a dead heat ; the 2d and 3d heats
handsomely and closely contested : no time kept.

Friday, Feb. 29.— Jockey Club Purse, $3 1 1 .—2 mile heats. Weights

as before. No horse allowed to start that is not under 5 years. .

Col. Wynn'sch. g. Weehawk, 3 yrs., by Shawnee, .3011

Col. Spann's ch. f. Multiflora, 3 yrs., by Kosciusko, .2-32
Col. Singleton's ch. f. Sally Taylor, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko, 10 2 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 52 sec; 2d heat, 4 m. 4 sec. ; 3d heat, 4 m. 2
sec. ; 4th heat, 4 m.

2d heat — A dead beat between Sally Taylor and Weehawk. Multi-
flora made a very game race, although sbe did not win a heat. This
mare, it will be seen, distinguished herself by some capital performances
in subsequent years.

Saturday, March 1. — Handicap Race, $395.31. — 3 mile heats.

Col. Wynn's gr. m. Ariel, 5 yrs., 95 lbs , . . ..11

Mr. Graves' ch. M. Lady Esdras, 6 yrs., . . ..22

Col. Singleton's ch. c. Crusader, 102 lbs-, .... brokedown.

Crusader broke down in the third mile of the first heat.

Ariel is a very noted running mare. From the time she made her
debut in 182Y, to the end of her (sareer, it has been one continued
succession of triumphs ; the few races she lost, from her position in
them, detracting nothing from her reputation. Col. Wynn, of Virginia,
remarked of her, that, under the continuation of one training, she ran
in different contests the astonishing distance of ninety-nine miles, mostly
under whip and spur.

1829. — Wednesday, Feb. 25. — Jockey Club Purse, $95Y.16. — 4 mile
heats. Weight for age ; free to all ages.

Mr. Atchison's ch. f. Multiflora, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko, . . . 1 1
Col. Myers b. c Lafayette, 3 yrs. 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 8 m. 15 sec. ; 2d heat, 9 m. 38 sec. Course very
heavy.

Thursday, Feb. 26. — Jockey Club Purse, $717.87. — Conditions as

47

before. Col. Singleton's b. f. Phenomena^ 3 yrs., by Sir Archy, beat
Col. Richardson's b. h. Archy, 5 yrs., by Sir Archy, Mr. Moore's b. f.
Dora, 3 yrs., by Kosciusko, and Col. Myers' b. f. Lady of the Lake, 4
yrs., by Kosciusko.

Friday, Feb. 27. — Jockey Club Purse, .1<4'78.62. — 2 mile heats.
Weights as before. — No horse allowed to start over 4 yrs. Col. Sin-
gleton's gr. f. Lady Jane Grey, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko, beat Mr. Moore's
ch. c. C'laremont, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko, Mr. Wm. Richardson's b. f.
Coquette, 3 yrs., by Sir Richard, and Col. Myers' ch. f. Lady Deerpond,
4 yrs., by Kosciusko.

Same day — Second Race. — Purse, $50. — 2 mile heats, was won by
Lady of the Lake, beating Little William and Gertrude.

Saturday, Feb. 28. — Handicap Race. — Purse, 329.50. — 3 mile heats.

Col. Singleton's gr. f. Lady Jane Grey, 4 yrs , handicapped, 99 lbs., 3 11
Mr. Atcheson's ch. m. Sally Taylor, 5 yrs., ... .122
Col. Myers' b. c. Lafayette, 3 yrs., 2 dr.

Same day — Second Race. — Purse, $50. — Heats, 1 mile.

Mr. Brown's m. Trial, 4 4 11

Mr. Young's h. Plenipo, 13 2 2

Mr. Sinkler's h. Gambler, 2 1 4 dr.

Mr. Porcher's h. Ravenswood, 3 2 3 dr.

1830. — Wednesday, Feb. 24. — Jockey Club Purse, $950. — 4 mile
heats, weight for age, was won by Mr. Atcheson's ch. m. Multijiora, 5
yrs. old, beating in two heats Mr. Brown's gr. m. Lady Jane Gray, and
Mr. Richardson's ch. c;. Virginias, (distanced.) Col. Wynn had entered
his b. f. Kate Kearney, but she did not start.

Thursday, Feb. 25. — Jockey Club Purse, $600. — 3 mile heats ; was
won by Col. Wynn's b. in. Polly Hopkins, beating in two heats Col.
vSiugleton's b. m. Phenomenon, and Mr. Harrison's gr. m. Sally Splotch,
(distanced.) Fine race between Polly Hopkins and Phenomenon, until
the latter broke down in the last quarter of 2d heat. Time — 5 m. 51
sec. ; 2d heat, 6 m,

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. — Col.
Singleton's b. m. Lady of the Lake beat Mr. Cotton's Anti-Tariti", and Mr.
Brown's ch. g. Pelham.

Friday, Feb. 26. — Jockey Club Purse, $400. — 2 mile heats, weight
for age. No horse allowed to start that is not under 5 yrs.

Col. Singleton's ch. f. Clara Fisher, .... 3 4 1 1
Mr. Harrison's ch. f. Yankee Maid,
Col. Wynn's ch. m. Polly Jones, .
Mr. Brown's b. M. Sally Melville,
Mr. Kichardson's b. m. Coquette, .

4

1

2

2

2

3

3

dis

1

2

dis.

5

5

dis.

48

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 48 sec. •, 2d heat, 3 m. 52 sec. ; 3d heat, 3 m.
49 sec. ; 4th heat, 3 m. 49 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Chib Purse. — 2 mile heats ; was
won by Mr. Atcheson's ch. f. Lady Adams, beating Mr. Brown's Lofty,
and Mr. Hammond's b. f. Black-eyed Susan (distanced).

Saturday, Feb 27 — Handicap Race, $368. — 3 mile heats. — Col.
Singleton's b. m. Za(/y q/" the Lake beat Mr. Harrison's Lady Lightfoot,
Mr. Brown's Lady Jane Grey, and Col. Wynn's Polly Hopkins. Lady
of the Lake won the first and third heats; Lady Lightfoot the second
heat. Polly Hopkins was placed second in the first heat, but was im-
mediately drawn. Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 44-^ sec ; 2d heat, 6 m. ; 3d
heat, 5 m. 54 sec.

In a second Race, on the same day, for a purse given by the Club, 2
mile heats, Mr. Atcheson's ch. f. Lady Adams beat Mr. Brown's b. f.
Sally Melville.

The Gold Cup which was won by Col. Singleton in 1828, with his ch.
f. Scdly Taylor, having remained in his possession three successive
seasons unchallenged, his property in it, according to the original con
ditions, this year , became complete.

1831 Few oflicial statements of our Races (" few and far between"),

and they very imperfect, had been preserved by our Club previous to the
present year, 1831. The different events, which are recorded above,
from 1734 to 1831, nearly a century, have by great diligence been
carefully collected from the public journals of the last century, on file
in the archives of the (iity and State — from old letters, and manuscripts,
and memoranda made at the time by the owners or trainers of many
of the horses, and which have been kindly furnished to the writer, by
" gentlemen of the olden time," or their descendants : in truth, all the
best and highest sources to which reference could be had, have been
made available, so as to leave no doubt that all that has been set down,
is of unquestionable accuracy — " good authority" for the future !

This labour was commenced, fortunately, before all the good old
stock of Carolina Turfmen had passed away from the scenes of their
triumphs — from " the places that knew them once, but now know them
no more." If it had been deferred to a later period, the probability is,
no one would have been willing to undertake it. With the kindest
disposition to help the writer, manifested by every one, who has either
been consulted or written to on the subject, he confesses, he has been
from time to time a good deal in the dark up to this point (1831), and
had to grope his way along with much caution and trouble — many of

49

the events that came off being wrapped in much obscurity ; but now,
from the obstacles that obstructed his progress, from the shadows that
surrounded him, he emerges into the perfect day ; he sees the way
before him plainly ; his task henceforth becomes comparatively easy.
The minutes of our Club show a fair, uninterrupted report from this
date (1831), down to 1856 inclusive, of all tlie races run in South Caro-
lina, over the Washington Course, under the authority of the South
Carolina Jockey Club.

Wi'dnesdaij, Feb. 23, 1831.— Jockey Club Purse, |900.— 4 mile
heats, weights for age. — The Course in circumference 42 feet short of
a mile.

Mr. Watson's ch. f. Gabriella, 4 yrs., by Sir Archy,

dam by Bellair, , 1441

Col. Richardson's b. f. Little Venus, 3 yrs., by Sir Wil-
liam, dam by Virginius, 2 2 12

Mr. Hammond's ch. f. Polly Kennedy, 4 yrs., by Napo-
leon, dam by Sea Gull, ...... 4 1 3 3

Mr. Taylor's ch. f. Betsey Robbins, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko,

dam by Hephestion, ....... 3 3 2 ruled out.

Mr. Richardson's ch. h. John of Roanoke, 4 yrs., by Vir-
ginius, dam by , 5 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 8 m., 11 sec; 2d heat, 8 ra., 29 sec; 3d heat, 8 m.,
15 sec; 4th heat, 8 m., 14 sec.

Second Race — Same Day. — Jockey Club Purse, |80. — 2 mile heats.
— Carrying feathers.

Mr. Watson's ch. g. Weehawk, 6 yrs., by Shawnee, dam by Gallatin, 1 1
Mr. Hammond's gr. m. Eliza Splotch, 5 yrs., by Sir Archy, dam by

Citizen, ' 2 2

Time— 1st heat, 4 m.; 2d heat, 4 m., 2 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 24. — Jockey Club Purse, 600. — Three mile heats. —
Distance Post 130 yds., conditions as before.

Col. Singleton's ch. f. Clara Fisher, 3 yrs., by Kosciusko, dam
by Hephestion, . . . , 2 2 w. over.

Mr. Watson's b. c. Pilot, 3 yrs , by Sir Archy, dam by Galla-
.tin, 3 1 dr.

Mr. Hammond's b. g. LaFayette, 5 yrs., by Gallatin, dam by
) 1 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m., 56 sec; 2d heat, 5 m., 48 sec.

First heat. — LaFayette went off on the lead ; Clara well up, but with-
out seeming to make an effort to pass him ; Pilot hard in hand, just
dropped within the distance post.

Second heat.— LaFayette and Clara again in the lead for the first
mile and a half, when Pilot went up, and considerably increased the
4

50

pace — a splendid race home ensued between Pilot and Clara, the for-
mer winninir it by a length ; LaFayette distanced.

On pulling up, Pilot was found to be so lame, as to make it necessary
immediately to draw hira. This much regretted occurrence, together
with the distancing of LaFayette, terminated the contest. Clara Fisher,
according to rule, walked over the course, and was declared the win-
ner.

^^" Notwithstanding Clara Fisher did not win a heat in this race,
when she had an opponent, her friends in South Carolina were willing,
and, therefore, immediately proposed to back her against any horse, 4
mile heats, for $5,000, h. f. The race to be run over the Washington
Course, near Charleston, South Carolina, on the Tuesday preceding the
regular races of next year, subject to the rules of said Course. Accep-
tance of this challenge to be made on or before 1st day of June next.

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse, $80. — 2 mile heats.
— Carrying a feather.

Mr. "Watson's ch. f. Jemima Wilkinson, 3 yrs , by Sir Arcliy, dam by

Jack Andrews, . . - . ..... 1 1

Mr. Richardson'.« b. m. Coquette, 5 yrs, by Sir Richard, dam by Vir-

ginius, ........... 2 2

Mr. Hammond's ch.g. Wabash, 5 yrs., by Sir William, dam by , dis.

Mr. HarreU's b. g. Bedford, 6 yrs., by Sir Archy, dam by . , . dis.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m., 56 sec; 2d heat, 3 m., 58 sec.
Friday, Feb. 25. — Jockey Club Purse, |425. — 2 mile heats, weights
as before ; no horse allowed to start that is not under 5 years.

Col. Richardson's ch. c. Bertrand, Jr., 3 yrs., by Ber-

trand, dam by Virginius, 2 3 11

Mr. Watson's ch. c. Andrew, 3 yrs., by Sir Charles, dam

by Herod, 3122

Mr. Brown's ch. g. Pelham, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko, dam

by Bedford 1 2 dr

Mr. Lewis' ch. f. Minna Brenda, 3 yrs., by Kosciusko,

dam by Hephestion, 4 4 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 3 ra., 53 sec; 2d heat, 3 m., 49 sec; 3d heat, 3 m.
50 sec; 4th heat, 3 m., 57 sec.

Pelham won ^^ first heat very handily, Minna Brenda trying to come
up with him in one part of the heat ; the two favorites, Bertrand Jr.
and Andrew, waiting on each other, far behind the leading horse.

In the second heat. Pelham again led off, but Andrew crept up to him
in the second round, and after a quick race, defeated him by two lengths.

Third heat. — Andrew the favorite, Pelham drawn, and Minna Brenda
evidently not in good fix for a lasting race. Upon Bertrand Jr. the
bopes of the backers of the field alone depended. He was known to
4*

51

come of a sjood stock, but he was quite untried, this being his first race.
At the signal to start, Andrew lead off, with Bertrand Jr. in close com-
pany ; Andrew tried to shake him off, but unavailingly. In the last
half mile, Bertrand Jr. made his push for the heat, and came out ahead
of his competitor by a length ; Minna distanced.

Fourth heat — Much difference of opinion prevailed as to the result.
They went off in fine style, keeping up an honest stride to the end. Ber-
trand Jr. winning the heat, and, consequently, the purse, in 3 m., 57
sec; thus proving himself worthy of the sire who did beget him. The
stock from which he springs is of great celebrity, and has figured, with
marked distinction, at various periods, on our Course. What lover of
the Turf is there, who remembers not Bertrand and Transport ?

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse, 175. — Mile Heats. —
Untrained Saddle Horses. — A feather.

Mr. Richardson's br. g. Skyscraper 11

Mr. Pepper's b. g. Nat, 2 2

Mr. R. H. Brown's g. g. Robert, 4 3

Mr. Barrel's b. g. Quaker, 3 4

Mr. "Williams' b. g. Duroc, ........ 5 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 2 m., 4 sec; 2d heat, 2 m., 2 sec.
Saturday., Feb. 26. — Handicap Race, $356. — 3 mile heats. — Distance
Post 130 yards.

Mr. Hammond's ch.f Polly Kennedy,4 yrs.,by Napoleon,

dam by Sea Gull, 80 lbs., 4 3 11

Mr. Taylor's eh. f. Betsey Robbins, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko,

dan^ by Hephestion, 80 lbs., .... 3132

Mr Richardson's b. m. Coquette, 5 yrs , by Sir Richard,

dam by Virginius, 90 lbs., 12 2 di«.

Mr. Watson's ch. g. Wehawk, 5 yrs , by Shawnee, dam

by Gallatin, 100 lbs , .... . 2 4 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 6 m.; 2d heat, 6 m., 10 sec; 3d heat, 6 m., 15 sec;
4th heat, 5 m., 58 sec

The last heat was beautifully contested between Polly Kennedy and
Betsey Robbins ; the latter, before starting, showed a slight lameness in
one of her hind legs.

Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, |80. — 2 mile heats. — A feather.

Mr. Brown's ch. g. Pelham 11

Mr. Hammond's b. g. Lafayette, 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 3 ra., 54 sec; 2d heat, 4 m., 6 sec
In this year, several important Resolutions were passed — among others,
it was decided as meet and proper, that in fulure an officer shall be an-
nually chosen, whose business it should be to keep a full, true and im-
partial account of all the proceedings of the Club, with every thing of

52

interest relating to the sports of the week. This honor was conferred
upon Dr. Irving.

It was also determined as expedient to enclose the Race Ground by a
close fence, seven feet high, and to levy upon foot passengers a small as-
sessment, to entitle them to admission to the Course, to witness the
amusements of the Turf

It was, also, ordered, that a fence four feet high should be put up, to
extend in both directions from the Starting Post, so as to exclude all
persons but members of the Club, and their invited guests, from that
part of the Track.

1832. — Tuesday, Feb. 21.— Match between Col. W. R. Johnson's Bon-
nets o' Blue and Col. Singleton's Clara Fisher, for $5,000 a si<le, h. f.,
4 mile heats, weights for age-, both beiTig 4 yrs. old, carrying 99 lbs.

Since the famous match between Eclipse and Henry, on Long Island,
nothing has occurred in the annals of the American Turf, to attract a
more anxious field, than was collected on this occasion. The Judges
were —

Major J. M. Selden, of Baltimore, Maryland.

Major John Cantey, Camden, South Carolina.

Col. B. T. Elmore, Camden,

Col. Thos. Pinckney, Pendleton, "

Col. W. R. Johnson's g. f. Bonnets o' Blue, 4 yrs., by Sir Char-
les, dam Reality, by Sir Archy, 2 1 w. over

Col. Singleton's ch. f. Clara Fisher, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko, dam
by Hephestion, 1 2 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 7 m., 45 sec; 2d heat, 8 m., 5 sec.

For many days previous to this .contest coming oiF, Col. Singletoa con-
templated paying forfeit, in consequence of his filly having sustained an
injury a few weeks before. He was overruled, however, by those who
had most freely backed his mare, and, therefore, consented to start her.
She won the first heat easily, in V m., 45 sec; but whilst running for
the second heat, in the third mile, her leg failed; but with astonishing
endurance, actually running on three legs, she continued her exertions
to the close of the heat, contriving to get up, and to come out only two
lengths behind her fortunate rival. On holding up, it was found (as was
expected) that she was let down in one of her fore feet. This accident, of
course, terminated the race, Clara being withdrawn.

Wednesday, Feb. 22. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 mile heats. — Weights
as in preceding year.

58

Col. W. R. Johnson's ch. f. Trifle, 3 yrs., by Sir Charles, dam by

Cicero, .11

Mr. Thurston's ch h. Redgauntlet, 5 yrs., by Sumpter, dam by im-
ported Archer. . . . • .22

Col. Richardson's ch. h. Mucklejohn, 4 yrs., by Mucklejohn, dam

by Highflyer, bolted.

Time — 1st heat, 8 m.; 2d heat, 8 m., 5 sec.

There was little or no interest in this race. Mucklejohn (between
vrhom and Trifle the only competition was expected) having bolted in
the fourth round of the first heat. Both heats were afterwards won ea-
sily by Trifle.

This beautiful and extraordinary little animal, has been deservedly
regarded as a phenomenon, and promises much in the future. She
is one of the many instances that may be cited to prove that the most
valuable goods are sometimes put up in the smallest packages. Trifle
was foaled April 2, 1828. She is a bright chesnut, near hind leg white,
between fourteen and a half and fourteen three-quarter hands high, of
perfect symmetry, with action very beautiful. She was bred by Mr.
Thomas Graves, (of Chesterfield County, Virginia ;) was got by Sir
Charles ; dam a grey mare of fine figure, five feet three inches high, by
Cicero ; Cicero was by Sir Archy, dam by Diomed.

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. — Car-
rying a feather.

Col. Singleton's ch. f . Mary Frances, 5 yrs., by Director, dam by Gal-
latin, ......... .11

Col. Ferguson's br. m. Jessamine, aged, by Dockon, out of Virginia, 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 4 m., 6 sec; 2d heat, 4 m., 25 sec.
Thursday, Feb. 23. — Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats. — Weights
as on preceding day.

Col. Richardson's ch h. Bertrand, Jr., 4 yrs., by Bertrand,

dam Transport, by Virginius, 2 1 w. ovtr.

Col. Wm. R. Johnson's ch. f. Annette, 4 yrs, by Sir Charles,

dam by Independence, 1 2 dr.

Col. Ferguson's eh. c. Lafayette, 4 yrs , by Kosciusko, dam by

Virginius, 3 bolted.

Time— 1st heat, 5 m., 46 sec; 2d heat, 5 m., 58 sec

A pretty race between the two first ; Annette winning the first heat

by a head, and contending very creditably for the second ; Bertrand Jr.

was not disposed, however, to yield the palm to his fair competitor, and

won the race in very gallant style.

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2''mile heats. — Car-
rying a feather.

54

Col. Richardson's ch. c. Mucklejohn, 4 yrs., by Mucklejohn,

dam by Highflyer, 2 1 w. over.

Mr. Brown's ch. g. Pelham, 4 yrs., by Kosciusko, dam by Bed-
ford 1 2 dr.

Mr. Allen's b m. Helen McGregor, 5 yrs., by Reliance, . di3.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m,, 54 sec; 2d heat, 4 m., 6 sec.
Friday, Feb. 24. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats. — Weight for
age ; but no horse to start that is not under five yrs.

Col. Richardson's b. f. Little Venus, 4 yrs , by Sir William, of Tran-
sport, dam Leocadi, by Virginius, . 1 w. over.

Col. W. R. Johnson's ch. f. Annette, 4 yrs., by Sir Charles, dam by

Independence, 2 dr.

Col. Ferguson's b. f. Calista, 3 yrs , by Crusader, dam by Virginius,. 3 dr.

Time — 3 m., 58 see.

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse. — For Saddle Horses.

Mr. Brown's g. m. Lady Jane Grey,

Mr. Richardson's br. g. Skyscraper, ......

Mr. Snail's ch. g. Wm. Tell,

Saturday, Feb. 25. — Handicap Race — 3 mile heats.

Col. Richardson's b. f. Little Venus, 99 lbs., ....
Col. Wm. R. Johnson's ch. f. Trifle, 87 lbs., ....
Col. Singleton's ch. m. Mary Frances, 95 lbs., ....

Time — 1st heat, 5 ra., 51 sec; 2d heat, 5 m., 49 sec.

This race created a great deal of interest, from the previously well-
earned fame of Trifle and Little Venus. Little Venus made play in both
heats, and won very cleverly.

At the termination of the race, a match was immediately made be-
tween Trifle and Mary Frances. The challenge was given by the backers
of Mary Frances, (which was promptly accepted by the parties interested
in Trifle,) to run another heat forthwith for $500. The preliminaries
being adjusted, they started in fine style. After a closely contested race,
Trifle was declared the winner by a few lengths.

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse. — Best 3 in 5. — Was
won by Mr. Thurston's Redgauntlet, beating Mr. Brown's Lady Jane
Grey. Thus terminated the races of 1832.

The following Sweepstakes were opened for 1833 :

We, the subscribers, agree to run a Sweepstake over the Washington
Course next meeting, with colts and fillies, then three years old, entrance
$500, h. f., three or more to make a race, two mile heats, to name and
close immediately. The race to take place on the Monday preceding
the regular races at Charleston.

Richard Singleton names ch. f., by Crusader, out of Young Lottery:

John R. Spann names b. f., by Bertrand, out of Transport.

Iw

over.

2

dr.

dis.

1

I

2

2

3

3

66

Wra. R. Johnson names b. c, Herr Cline, by Sir Archy, dam by Gal-
latin.

Our friends from Virginia, who were with us in unusual force during
this meetincr, were warmly welcomed by the Club. In evidence of the
spirit and right feeling that prevailed at the Anniversary Dinner, which
took place on the day after the match was decided between Bonnets o'
Blue and Clara Fisher, we record, with pleasure, the following toasts :

By Major Selden, of Baltimore — Clara Fisher and Bonnets o' Blue —
both so admirable, that we are left in doubt, whether " the grey mare is the
better horse /"

By Col. Hampton, of South Carolina — Our Guest, Col. Wm. R.John-
son, the Napoleon of the Turf.

After Col. Johnson had replied to this toast, he offered a complimen-
tary sentiment to Clara Fisher.

John B. Irving then gave — Bonnets o' Blue — May we have ^' all the
Blue Bonnets over the Border."

Before we altogether close our report of the races this year, we would
embrace the opportunity to remark, from the distinguished performan-
ces of Trifle and Little Venus, and from the diminutive height of these
animals, neither of them being over 15 hands, that it would appear size
is not all-important in a Race Horse. We have seen that many of the
best racers in our calendar, and some of the most distinguished stallions
ever imported into this country, were horses of moderate height, some
of them under 15 hands.

Medley was under 15, so was Citizen; yet their get continued to run
successfully at all distances, with even aged weight.

Goode's Babrahem was a small horse — that is, not a tall horse — yet
his races, with 140 lbs. on his back, were in good time.

Comet, as will be seen by a reference to our memoranda of races in
1788, was only a little over 14 hands ; yet he was a winner against the
best horses of the day, continuing long on the turf, and at the heaviest
weights.

Collector, by the same sire that Comet was — namely, Mark Anthony-
was also under 15 hands; in speed, he was inferior to none.

Flimnap v/as under 15 hands; yet his performances on the turf were
very creditable, even when aged ; and some of his get were greatly dis-
tinguished— Betsey Baker, for instance ; she was small and delicate.

Meteor, a son of Eclipse, and famous as the sire of Copenhagen, the
Duke of Wellington's favorite charger, hardly e'xceeded 14^ hands.

In a late article in the London Sporting Magazine, 1856, there is the
following remark, on size not having much to do with success on the

56

turf, provided a horse's lungs and loins are only sound and strong, and
his machinery compactly placed for working.

" Whilst Wild Dayrell, Filho da Puta and Birmingham, the latter of
whom was above sixteen three, are the largest horses that we remember
to have run with marked success, the Turf " Ponies" from Milksop, An-
caster. Starling, Highlander and Gimcrack, down to Midas and Mickey
Free, have averaged fourteen two ; and yet no horses have been more
fortunate at all distances, from a mile to four miles, and at all weights,
from 8 St., 1 lbs., to 12 st."

There never has been a period in the history of the American Turf,
when some small horses were not distinguished. Fair Play, by Citizen,
won a great many races, most of them at broken heats ; he was but 14^
hands high. Malvina, only 14J high, by Precipitate, was a good and
lasting animal. On one occasion, at Petersburg, Virginia, she beat many
excellent horses, a four mile race, at four heats. Sir Hal was, also, a
small horse, yet he was a frequent winner at all distances; and what is
rare in our country, continued to run with distinction, long after be was

From this, it would seem, when we come to add the performances of
Trifle, Little Venus, and Bertrand Jr. and some others, that great size
is not indispensable in a horse, either as a Stallion or a Racer.

1833. — Monday, Feb. 25. — Jockey Club Races. — A Sweepstakes;
$500 entrance, h. f ; 2 mile heats.

Col. J. B. Richardson's b. f . Julia, 3 yrs. old, by Bertrand, dam Trans-
port, 87 lbs., 11

Col. W. R. Johnson's b. c. Herr Cline, 3 yrs. old, by Sir Archy, dam

by Gallatin, 90 lbs., ,.22

Col. Singleton's ch, f., 3 years old, by Crusader, dam Young Lottery,
was entered, but paid forfeit. Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 55 sec. ; 2d heat,
4 m. Both heats won easily.

Wednesday, Feb. 21. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — 4 mile heats.

Col. Richardson's ch. h. Bertrand Junior, 5 yrs. old, by Bertrand,

dam Transport, 112 lbs., 3 11

W. G. Haun's b. f. Rattlesnake, 3 yrs. old, by Bertrand, dam

West Paragon, 87 lbs., 2 3 2

Col. Singleton's ch. c. Qodolphin, 4 yrs. old, by Eclipse, dam

Sylph, 102 lbs., 12 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 50 sec. ; 2d heat, 8 m. ; 3d heat, 8 m. 8 sec.

Since the above Race, -1335,000 has been ofierec and reliised for Ber-
trand, (the sire of Bertrand, Jr.,) now standing in Kentucky.

Thursday/, Feb. 28.— Jockey Club Purse, $600. — 3 mile heats, — Col.
Richardson's b. m. Little Venus, 5 yrs., walked over.

57

Same day — Second Mace. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats.
Carrying feathers. — Captain Spann's ch. h. Mucklejohn, 5 yrs., beat Dr.
Boyd's gT. g. Speculator, 6 yrs. Time — 4 m. 1 sec. ; 2d heat, 4 m.
■9 sec.

Friday, March 1. — Jockey Club Purse, |400. — 2 mile heats.
Jockey Club weights. Col. Richardson's b. f. Julia, walked over.

Same day — Second Race — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats, car-
rying a feather. — Dr. Boyd's gr. g. Speculator beat Capt. Spann's ch.
f. Restless, 4 yrs., and Mr. Porcher's b. f. Experiment, 3 yrs. Time —
1st heat, 4 m. 2 sec. ; 2d heat, 4 m. 4 sec.

Saturday, March 2. — Handicap Race — 3 mile heats. — Col. Rich-
ardson's ch. h. Bertrand, Jr., walked over.

The following stakes are now open for the next year, over the Wash-
ington Course. All communications to be made to the Secretary of
the Club.

We, the subscribers, agree to run a Sweepstakes over the Washington
Course, next meeting, with colts or fillies, 3 years old ; entrance $200,
h. f. ; 2 mile heats ; three or more to make a race — subject to rules of
said Course ; to name on or before the 1st day of September next. The
Race to take place on the Monday preceding the next regular South
Carolina Jockey Club Races.

We, the subscribers, agree to run a Posts takes over the Washington
Course, next meeting, entrance $500, h. f.; 4 mile heats — subject to
rules of said Course. Subscriptions to be made on or before the 1st
day of September next, but the horses not to be named till the day of
the Race. The Race to take place on the Tuesday preceding the next
regular South Carolina Jockey Club Races.

g^ A CHALLENas FOR Ten THOUSAND DoLLARs ! — The friends of
Julia, by Bertrand, dam Transport, by Virginius, (hill sister to Bertrand
Junior, now the property of Col. James B. Richardson,) propose to run
her against any horse in the United States, foitr mile heats, over the
Washington Course, on the Monday preceding the next regular South
Carolina Jockey Club Races, in February next, for the above sum of
$10,000. The rules of the said Club to govern the Race. Julia is now
three, and will run as a four year old. This challenge to be accepted,
and the horse named by letter, to John B. Irving, Esq., in Charleston,
on or before the 15th day of April next, and the stakes to be deposited
with the treasurer of the Club, on the Saturday preceding the race, h. f.

It is worthy of notice, that Col. Richardson won all the main Eacea

68

in this week, and also the Sweepstakes (five Races) in one week. Twice
before has it fallen to the good fortune of our brethren of the Turf to
win all the purses given in one week : Gen. Hampton won them all in
1800 ; Col. Singleton in 1827 ; and now Col. Richardson in 1833.

There were two matches (4 mile heats) made last year, to come off
this season in South Carolina, awakening much expectation from the
celebrity of the horses engaged. The one was between Col. W. R.
Johnson's Bonnets o' Blue and Col. James B. Richardson's Little Venus,
to be decided over the Columbia Course, S. C, and the other between
Col. Johnson's Andrew, and Col. Richardson's Bertrand, Jr. Both
races, $5,000 a side. The first named match was decided January 24,
in favor of Little Venus, in one heat ; time, 8 m. Bonnets o' Blue
withdrawn after the first heat, in consequence of an injury received in
her right hind hock, of so serious a nature as to incapacitate her from
ever again appearing on the Turf Andrew paid forfeit to Bertrand,
Jr. He was complaining too much in one of his hind legs, to be
trained.

Hephestion died in Virginia, May 5th, in this year, aged 26 years.

1834. — Wednesday^ Feb. 26. — Jockey Club Purse. — 4 mile heats,
weight for age.

Col. Richardson's ch. h. Bertrand, Jr., 6 yrs., by Bertrand, dam

Transport, II

W. G. Haun's b. c. Plato, 4 yrs., by Sir William, of Transport, dam

Black-Eyed Susan, by Tiger, 2 dr

Time — 1st heat, V m. 55 sec.

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse. — mile heats, carry-
ing feathers.

Mr. Washington's ch. g. Stono 11

Mr. Ancrum's ch. m. Adelaide, 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 59. sec; 2d heat, 2 m. 10 sec.
Thursday, Feb. 2*7.— Jockey Club Purse. — 3 mile heats ; weights for
age.

W. G. Haun's b. f. Rattlesnake, 4 yrs., by Bertrand, dam Devil,

by West Paragon, 11

Col. Richardson's b. m. Little Venus, 6 yrs., by Sir William, dam by

Potomac, 22

Mr. Sinkler's ch. c. Eutaw, 3 yr«., by Archy, jr., dam Carolina, by

Buzzard, ... 3 3

Time — 1st heat, 5.45 ; 2d heat, 5.55.

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats, car-
rying a feather.

69

Col. Richardson's ch. h. Mucklejohn, 6 yrs., by Mucklejohn, dam by

Highflyer, 11

Col. Spann's b. f. Mary Jane, 3 yrs., by Bolivar, Jr., dam by Little

Billy, 2

W. G. Haun's g. c. Gov. Hamilton, 4 yrs , by Sir Andrew, dam

by Buonaparte, 3 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 50 see. ; 2d heat. 3 m. 58 sec.

Friday, Feb.^ 28. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats; weights for
age. No horse allowed to start that is not under 5 years. Distance
Post, 90 yards.

Col. Richardson's b. f. Julia, 4 yrs., by Bertrand, dam by Virginius, 1 1
W. G. Haun's ch. c. Little Red, 3 yrs., by Kosciusko, dam by

Hamblotonian dis.

Time — 3 m. 53 sec.

The Club gave a small purse for saddle horses, mile heats, catch
weights, which was won by Mr. Dargun's b. h. Nemo, beating in two
heats Mr. Haun's g. g. Pickeoon, Mr. Richardson's ch. g. Comet, Mr.
Prentiss' ch. m. Lady Louisa, Mr. Moye's ch. m. Hannah Jenkins, and
Mr. John Huger's b. g . Hagan.

Saturday, March 1. — Handicap Race. — 3 mile heats.

Col. Richardson's b. m. Little Venus, 6 yrs., 107 lbs., ... 1 1
Mr. Haun's g. c. Gov. Hamilton, 4 yrs., 97 lbs., .... 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 58 sec. ; 2d heat, 5 m. 52 sec.

The contrast in size between these two contending animals was very
striking. Gov. Hamilton, a big horse, and Little Venus, his competitor,
very small, as her name designates her to be. As she would hug the
pole on the lead, and he rush up to her from time to time, it was like a
big boy chasing a butterfly — the one light and airy, as if on wings, like
a sioallow, as we may frequently see one, skimminc/ along the ground,
the other moving with a powerful stride, and shaking the earth, making
it musical with the sound of his hoofs.

Quadrupedante putrem sonitu quatit ungula campum

Same day. — Club gave a small purse for a second Race, best 3 in 5,
catchweights. Mr. Haun's ch. h. Little Red won it, beating Mr. Dar-
gan's bl. h. Nemo, Mr, Reardon's b. g. Nullifier, Mr. Ancrum's ch. m.
Adelheid, Mr. Grave's ch. g. Snipe, Mr. Reynolds' bl. g. Leadenwork,
Mr. Ruffin's ch. g. Tom, and Dr. Capers' g. h. Eagle. Nemo won the
first two heats in 1.58 and 2 m. ; Little Red won the third in 1 m. 59,
distancing the field, and thus terminated the Race.

It will be seen that at this meeting, the get of Bertrand took each of
the regular Jockey Club purses, and the Handicap. A similar com-

€0

plement was once before paid to their ancestor, imported Bedford,
when Gallatin also took the Handicap; and more recently in 1823, to
Sir Archy, when Childers also won it. The success of Bertrand, Jr.,
and Julia, establishes the power of the Bedford stock. Their sire and
dam were out of Bedford mares.

The following stakes are open for the next year, over the Washington
Course :

1. A Sweepstake for all ages, to run on the Monday preceding the
next regular South Carolina Jockey Club Races ; $100 entrance, h. f.,
mile heats ; to close 1st of August. Three or more to make a race.
Weight for age.

2. A Sweepstake for three year old colts and fillies, to run on the
Tuesday preceding the next regular South Carolina Jockey Club Races ;
$200 entrance ; h. f. 2 mile heats , to close 1st of August. Three or
more to make a race. Weight for age.

To the latter stake there are already three entrances.

Mr. Paul Fitzsimons names Pauline, 3 yrs. old, by Crusader, dam
Sally Melville, by Virginian ; W. Sinkler names ch. c. Sir Kenneth, 3
yrs. old, by Crusader, out of Carolina, by Buzzard. Mr, Richardson
names b. f. Betsey Eccles, 3 yrs., by Archy Montorio, dam by Whipster.

It was with great regret that the Club received intelligence this
season of the inability of Col. McPherson, from ill health, any longer to
discharge the duties of President of the Club. The following resolution
was passed by the Club on the occasion :

" That the best and kindest expressions of the Club be tendered to
Col. McPherson, for the urbane and impartial manner in which he has
for very many years presided over its meetings ; that the Club sympa-
thises with him in the cause which has occasioned his retirement from
office, and unanimously elect him an honorary member for life."

Col. Thomas Pinckney was elected President in his place, and James
Rose, Esq., Vice-President.

1835. — Monday, Feb. 9. — Citizens' Purse, $1,000. — 3 mile heats,
weight for age.

Mr. Waldon's br. c. Argyle, 4 yrs. old, by Monsieur Tonson, dam

Thistle, by Oscar, 102 lbs., II

Mr. Haun's b. m. Rattlesnake, 5 yrs. old, by Bertrand, dam Devil, by

West Paragon, 109 lbs., 2 2

Mr. Montmollin's br. m. Alborak, 5 yrs. old, by Sumter, dam Mary

• Bedford, by Imp. Bedford, 109 lbs., 3 3

Col. Fitzsimons' ch. f. Rushlight, 4 yrs. old, by Sir Archy, dam by

Pacolet, 99 lbs., 4 dr.

Time — 5 m. 46 sec. ; 5 m. 51 sec.

61

Monday, Feb. 16. — Proprietor's Purse. — Mile heats, carrying feathers.

Mr. Montmollin's br. m. Alborak, 5 yrs. old, by Sumter, dam Mary Bed-
ford, by Imp. Bedford, 11

Mr. Walden's gr. f. Chestatee, 3 yrs. old, by Bertrand, dam by Gallatin, 2 2

Dr. Boyd's ch. g. Dangerfield, 5 yrs. old, by Character, dam by Dion, . 3 dr.

J. L. Wilson's ch. g. William, 5 yrs. old, by Sir Archy, dam by G-allatin, dis.

Dr. Jas. Heyward's ro. g. Talleyrand, 3 yrs. old, by Macoboy, dam by

Pocotaligo, bolted.

Time — 1 ra. 55 sec. ; 1 ra. 54|- sec.

Tuesday, Feb. \*J. — Sweepstakes for colts and fillies 3 years old
weight for age. — 2 mile heats for colts and fillies 3 years old. Wm.
Sinkler's cih. c. Sir Kenneth, 3 yrs. old, by Crusader, dam Carolina, by
Buzzard, walked over. Col. Fitzsimons' Pauline, by Crusader, and Mr.
Richardson's b. f. Betse Eccles paid forfeit.

Wednesday, Feb. 18. — Jockey Club Purse, |1,000. — 4 mile heats,
weight for age.

Mr. Walden's br. c. Argyle, 4 yrs. old, by Monsieur Tonson, dam

Thistle, by Oscar, 102 lbs., 11

Col. Spann's ch. h. Bertrand, jr., aged, by Bertrand, dam Transport,

by Virginius, 126 lbs , 2 2

Time — 8 m. 5 sec. ; 8 m. 8 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats.

Mr. Montmollin's b. m. Molly Longs, 5 yrs. old, by Sumter, dam

Sophy AVynn, by Blackburn's Buzzard, 109 lbs., ..11

Mr. McCra's b. g. Conrad, aged, by Kosciusko, dam Duck Filly,

123 lbs., 2 2

Time — 4 m. 3 sec. ; 4 m. 1 1 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 19. — Jockey Club Purse, $600. — 3 mile heats,
weight for age.

Mr. Haun's b. m. Rattlesnake, 5 yrs. old, by Bertrand, dam Devil,

by West Paragon, 109 lbs., -.411

Mr. Walden's b. h. Herr Cline, 5 yrs. old, by Sir Archy, dam by

Gallatin, 112 lbs., ... .... 3 2 2

Col. Fitzsimmons' b. f. Fanny Richards, 4 yrs. old, by Maryland

Eclipse, dam Betsey Richards, 99 lbs, . . . . 1 3 dr.

Col. Spann's ch. h. Mucklejohn, aged, by Mucklejohn, dam by

Marske, 126 lbs., 5 b.

Mr. Montmollin's br. m. Alborak, 5 yrs. old, by Sumter, dam Mary

Bedford, by Imp. Bedford, 109 lbs., 2 dis.

Col. Sinkler's ch. e. Eutaw, 4 yrs. old, by Sir Archy, jr., dam Caro-
lina, by Buzzard, 102 lbs. dis.

Time — 5 m. 58 sec; 5 m. 54 sec; 6 m. 10 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats.

62

Mr. MontmoUin's ch. m. Patsey Wallace, 5 yra. old, by Alexander,

dam by Robin Gray, 109 lbs., 11

Dr. Boyd's ch. g. Dangerfield, 5 yrs. old, by Character, dam by

Dion, 109 lbs., , 2 2

Time — 4 ra. 3 sec; 4 m. 11 sec.

Friday, Feb. 20. — Jockey Club Purse, $400. — 2 mile heats, weight
for age. No horse allowed to start that is not under 5 yrs.
Col. Fitzsimmons' ch. f. Rushlight, 4 yrs. old, by Sir Archy, dam

by Pacolet, 99 lbs., 11

Mr. McCra's ch. c. Minor, 4 yrs. old, by Clermont, dam Lecadoe, by

Potomac, 102 lbs., 2 2

Col. Spann's ch. c Little Davy, 4 yrs. old, by Archy Montorio, dam

by Goldfinder, 102 lbs., 3 3

Mr. Haun's b. f. Betsey Eckle, 3 yrs. old, by Sir Archy Montorio,

dam by Whipster, 87 lbs., 4 dis.

Time — 3 m. 56 sec. ; 3 m. 59 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Mile heats, carrying feathers.

Mr. Miller's ch. c. Le Bleux, 4 yrs. old, by Eclipse, dam by Florizel, 1 1
Mr. Mitchell's b. m. Coquette, aged, by Richard, dam full sister to

Transport, by Virginius, 2 2

Time — 1 m. 57 sec. ; 1 m. 59 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 21. — Handicap Race, purse $410. — 3 mile heats.

Mr MontmoUin's ch. m. Patsey Wallace, 5 yrs. old, by Alexander,

dam by Robin Gray, handicapped to carry 94 lbs., ..11

Col. Spann's ch. h. Bertrand, jr., aged, by Bertrand, dam Transport,

by Virginius, handicapped, 110 lbs., 2 2

Mr. McCra's br g. Conrad, aged, by Kosciusko, dam Duck Filly,

handicapped, a feather, 3 dis.

Time — 6 m. 1 sec. ; 5 m. 51 see.

The last race Mucklejohn will ever make was the one he made on
the 3 mile day, as above reported. His left fore leg, which had been
seriously injured during his severe campaign in Virginia, in 1833, and
from which he had never fully recovered, has given way, and let down
in the back sinew. He is now withdrawn from the Turf, and will stand
as a stallion at Statesburg, S. C.

Mucklejohn was a fine race horse, but unfortunate in his career. He
had been badly broke, having been permitted to take his exercise in
training, with an unmanageable filly, who would always run ahead of
him — taking the lead from him, by which he got in the habit of follow-
ing, and would always stop, when he saw nothing in advance ; hence he
contracted the habit, and became a bolter, losing many a race by this
trick, that he would otherwise have won.

Mucklejohn is of a beautiful dark chesnut color, with no white, six-
teen hands high, and finely proportioned. He was got by old Muckle-

63

John, dam by Hugh Wiley's Marske. He was at Greensborough, Ga.,
on the loth April, 1827.

1836. — Wednesday, Feb. 17.— Jockey Club Purse of $1,000.-4 mile
heats, weight for age.

Colonel Crowell's br. m. Lady Nashville, 5 yrs. old, by Stockholder,

dam by Imp. Strap, 109 lbs., 3 11

Col. E. Richardson's ch. f. Lady Morgan, 4 yrs. old, by John Rich-
ards, dam by Imp. Expedition, 99 lbs., . . . .12 2

Mr. Winter's ch. c. Hickory John, 4 yrs. old, by John Richards,

dam by Hickory, 102 lbs., 2 dr.

Dr. Guignard's gr. c. Bowdark, 4 yrs. old, by Medley, dam Merino

Ewe, 102 lbs., dia

Time — 7 m. 51 sec; 7 m. 58 sec.; 8 m. 10 sec.

Bowdark cari'ied 7 lbs. over weight, which may account for his being
distanced. Lady Morgan and Hickory John made all the running the
first heat. The 2d and 3d heats were closely and beautifully contested
by Lady Nashville and Lady Morgan.

Thursday, Feb. 18. — Jockey Club Purse of $600. — 3 mile heats,
weight for age.

Dr. Guignard's ch. c. Sir Kenneth, 4 yrs. old, by Crusader, dam Ca-
rolina by Buzzard, 102 lbs., 11

Col. E. Richardson's br. c. Sam Chiffney, 4 yrs. old, by Imp. Mufti,

dam by Vampire, 102 lbs., . 2 dis.

Col. Miller's ch. f. Mattewan, 3 yrs old, by Crusader, grandam by

Rossicuician, 87 lbs., . . 3 dis.

Time — 6 m. ; 6 m. 8 sec.

Friday, Feb. 19. — Jockey Club Purse of |400. — 2 mile heats, weight

for age. No horse allowed to start that is not under 5 years.

Col. Singleton's br. f. Pomona,"' 3 yrs. old, by Chateau Margaux,

dam Marianne by Cervantes, 87 lbs., 4 11

Col. E. Richardson's b. c. Vertumnus, 4 yrs. old, by Eclipse, dam by

Defiance, 102 lbs., 12 2

Mr. Winter's ch. f. Sally Jenkins, 4 yrs. old, by Bemadotte, dam by

Gallatin, 99 lbs., 2 dis.

Mr. Guignard's b. f. Hebe, 3 yrs. old, by Gohanna, dam by Sir

Charles, 87 lbs., . . . 3 dis.

Time — 4 m.; 3 m. 50 sec; 3 m. 51 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — $100 given by the Club, entrance money
added. — 2 mile heats, weight for age.

* Pomona (imported filly) out of Marianne, dam of the celebrated English race-
horse Medoro. The 2d and 3d heats, it will be remembered, were done in the very
good time of 3 m. 50 sec. and 3 m. 51 sec, the filly winning easily, and hard in
hand.

64

Captain Rowe's ch. f. Eliza Hicks, 4 yrs. old, by Timoleon, dam by

Potomac, 99 lbs., 11

John Singleton's b. h. Fitz-James, 5 yrs. old, by Crusader, dam

Augusta by Sir Archy, 112 lbs., 2 dis.

Time — 4 m. 2 sec. ; 3 m. 57 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 20. — A Handicap Race; Purse $582.93. — 3 mile

beats.

Col. E. Richardson's Vertumnus, handicapped to carry 92 lbs., . 1 1
Col. Crowell's Lady Nashville, handicapped to carry 109 lbs., . 2 2

Dr. Guignard's Sir Kenneth, handicapped to carry 102 lbs., ..33

Time — 6 m. 7 sec. ; 5 m. 47 sec.

Vertumnus and Lady Nashville ran locked the whole of the 2d heat,
Vertumnus winning hy a head only.

Same day — Second Race. — $100 given by the Club, entrance money

added. — Mile heats ; best 3 in 5 ; weight for age.

Capt. Rowe's Eliza Hicks, 99 lbs, Ill

Dr. Guignard's Bowdark, 102 lbs., 2 2 2

Time — 1 m. 55 sec; 1 m. 57 sec. ; 1 m. 56 sec,
Tuesday., Feb. 23. — Citizens' Purse o^f $1,000. — 3 mile heats, weight
for age. '

Col. E. Richardson's Lady Morgan, 99 lbs., 3 11

Mr. Winter's Hickory John,* 102 lbs., 12 2

Dr. Guignard's ch. g. Clodhopper, 2 dis.

Mr. Ferguson's b. h. Saladin, 5 yrs. old, by Crusader, dam Onea by

Pocotaligo, 112 lbs., bit.

Time — 5 m. 52 sec. ; 5 m. 52 sec. ; 6 m. 6 sec.

The following stakes are now open for the next annual meeting, 1837.

1. A Sweepstake for 3 year old colts and fillies, 2 mile heats; $600
entrance, h. f. Weight for age. To name on or before the 1st day of
June next. Three or more to make a race. To be run for on the Mon-
day preceding the regular races.

2. A Poststake, 4 mile heats, $1,000 entrance. To be run for on the
Tuesday preceding the regular races. Subscriptions to this stake to be
made with the stewards on the evening previous to the race ; but the
horses not to be named until the hour of starting.

This year, on the 2d day of January, the celebrated and distinguished
racer Rowton was imported by Dr. Merritt for Col. Hampton and
Messrs. Merrits. He was landed at City Point, in Virginia.

* It is but justice to Hickory John to remark, that he was in such bad condition
his groom was alone induced to start him from an unwillingness to disappoint the
public. Nevertheless, by the time he made in the two first heats, although beaten,
he nobly sustained his reputation.

65

Rowton was bred by Mr. Allen, and foaled in 1826. He was got by
Oiseau, dam Katherina by Woful. He has won some fine races in
England, and is as beautiful a horse as ever looked through a bridle.

Horses starting for any of the second races, for purses given by the
Club, are now required to carry weight for age.

1837. — Wednesday, Feb. 22.— Jockey Club Purse, Si, 000. — 4 mile
heats, weight for age.

Col. Hampton's b. m. Bay Maria, 5 yrs. old, by Eclipse, dam Lady

Lightfoot, 109 lbs., 4 11

Col. Fludd'sch. c Rienzi, 3 yrs. old, by Bertrand, jr., dam Carolina

by Buzzard, 90 lbs., 3 3 2

Mr. Winter's g. c. Kite. 3 yrs. old, by Bullock's Mucklejohn, dam

Eliza Splotch, 90 lbs., 12 3

Col. Edward Richardson's ch m. Lady Morgan, 5 yrs. old, by John

Richards, dam by Imp. Expedition, 109 lbs., . . . 2 dr.

Mr. Richard Richardson's ch. f. Sweet Emma, 3 yrs. old, by Muckle-
john, dam Desdemona, 87 lbs., dis.

Time — 8 m. 3 .see; 8 m. 5 sec; 8 m. 9 sec.

Bay Maria took the track from the start in the two last heats, and
was never headed, which may account for the indifferent time. Kite
won the first heat cleverly, and Rienzi, although " the last of Romans,"
promises in another year, if properly managed, to prove the first of
horses.

Thursday, Feb. 23. — Jockey Club Purse, $600. — 3 mile heats, weight
for age.

Dr. Guignard's ch. g. Clodhopper, 4 yrs. old, 99 lbs., ... 1 1
Col. Spann's ch. m. Betsey Baxter, 4 yrs. old, by Crusader, dam by

Little Billy, 99 lbs., .... ... 3 2

Col. Hampton's ch. c. Lath, 3 yrs old, by Godolphin, dam Pocahon-
tas, 90 lbs., 2 dr.

Time — 6 m. ; 6 m. 8 sec.

Clodhopper pulled up in last heat, winning easily. Lath was only
started in 1st heat, to afford sport, as he was evidently amiss.
Same day — Second Race. — 2 mile heats. — $80 given by Club.

Captain Rowe's b. h. Vertumnus, 5 yrs. old, by Eclipse, dam by De-
fiance, 112 lbs., . 11

Mr. Richardson's ch. m. Fanella, 5 yrs. old, by Claremont, dam

Goldfinder, 109 lbs., 3 2

Capt. Spann's b. g. Dangerfield, aged, 123 lbs., . ... 2 dr.

Time — 4 m. 6 sec. ; 4 m. 8 sec.

Friday, Feb. 24. — Jockey Club Purse, $400. — 2 mile heats, weight
for age. No horse allowed to start that is not under 5 years.
5

66

Col. Hampton's ch f Kitty Heath, 3 yrs. old, by Eclipse, dam by

i\lfred, 87 Ib^ , 4 11

Col. Fluid's ch f MissWiiddy, 4 yrs old, by Sir Charles, dam by

Alfred, 99 lbs , 12 2

Mr. Winter's: b o Southerner, 3 yrs old, by Bullock's Mucklejohn,

dam by American Eclipse, 90 lbs , 2 3 3

Mr. Taylor's ch. f Daisy, 3 yrs. old, by Godolphin, dam Lady of

the Lake, 87 lbs , 3 dis.

Time — 3 m. 55 sec. ; 8 m. 56 .sec. ; 4 m. 2^ sec. Won easily.

Kittv Heath and Daisy in 1st heat carried 3 lbs. over weight ; in 2d
heat, Daisy carried proper weipjhts, Kitty Heath still with 3 lbs. over
weio'ht.

Saturdmj, Feb. 25. — Handicap Race. — Purse, $640.75. — 3 mile
heats,

Dr Guignard's ch. g. Clodhopper, 4 yrs. old, 99 lbs , ... 1 1

Capt. Spann's b g Dangerfield, aged, 87 lbs , . . . . 2 2
Mr. Richardson's ch. m. Fanella, 5 yrs. old, by Claremont, dam

by Goldfinder, a feather 3 3

Time — 5 m. 59 sec. ; 6 ra. 2 sec. Won easily,

Tuesday, Feb. 28.— Citizens' Purse, Si, 200. — 3 mile heats, weight

for age.

Col. Hampton's ch. f. Kitty Heath, 3 yrs. old, by Eclipse, dam by

Alfred, 87 lbs , 1 1

Dr. Guignards ch g. Clodhopper, 4 yrs. old, 99 lbs , . . . 2 2
Col. Fludd's ch. c- Rienzi, 3 yrs. old, by Bertrand, jr., dam Carolina

by Buzzard, 90 lbs , 3 3

Time — 5 m. 54 sec; 5 m. 59 sec.

Col. Hampton's ch. f. Charlotte Russe, full sister to Trifle, and Col.
Singleton's br. m. Medora, imp., were entered, but did not start, both
proving ami.ss.

To the honor of Col. Hampton, it should be noticed, that he entered
Kitty Heath at the post from the most disinterested motives — in order,
that as two of the favorite nags were prevented from starting, the citizens
should not be disappointed in a race, the best he had it in his power to
aff"ord fi'om his .stable ; with the distinct understanding also, that should
Kitty Heath win, the pur.se should go towards defraying the expenses of
a new grand stand for the ladies, about to be erected on the Washing-
ton Course.

Same day — Second Race. — Mile heats, $220.

Capt. Rowe's ch. ra. Lady Morgan, 5 yrs. old, by John Richards,

dam by Imp. Expedition, 109 lbs., 2 11

Capt. Spann's cb. f. Betsey Baxter, 4 yrs. old, by Crusader, dam by

Little Billy, 99 lbs., 4 3 2

Mr. Richardson's ch. f. Sweet Emma, 3 yrs. old, by Mucklejohn,

dam Desdemona, 87 lbs., 3 2 3

6*

61

Capt. Harrison's b. f. Flora McDonald, 3 yrs. old, by Eclipse, dam

by Timoleon, 87 lbs., I 4 dr.

Time — 1 m. 53 sec. ; 1 m. 56 sec. ; 1 m. 59 sec.

At a meeting of the South Carolina Jockey Club, held February 28,
183Y, the following resolutions were unanimously passed :

Resolved, That the thanks of this Club be presented to Col. Hampton,
for his very disinterested conduct in coming forward this day, and tend-
ing the use of his stable of horses to the Club, by which a very hand-
some purse has been added to the funds of the Club, and the sports of
the citizens promoted.

Resolved, That the officers of the Club cause to be procured a suit-
able plate or cup, with an appropriate inscription, and that the same be
presented to Col. Hampton in the name of this Club, in testimony of
the deep sense entertained of his high-minded disinterestedness and
worth.

At an extra meeting of the Club, held on the 18th day of May of thia
year, a Communication was read by Col. Hampton, presenting, in the
name of Mr. Tattersall, of London, a Whip, to be run for upon the
principles which govern the Whip Race in England. It was —

Resolved, by the Club, That the Whip be accepted in the same spirit
with which it is tendered, and that it be designated as the Tattersall
Whip, and to be run for in accordance with the wishes and objects of
the donor. It was further —

Resolved, That the Secretary cause to be conveyed to Mr. Tattersall,
the acknowledgments of this Club, for his very acceptable present, as-
suring him of the respect the vSouth Carolina Jockey Club entertains for
one, not only so distinguished at home, as an honorable and liberal Pat-
ron of the Turf, but also as a promoter of its legitimate ends, the im-
provement of the breed of horses in other countries.

It was further —

Resolved, That Mr. Tattersall be, and is hereby, unanimously elected
an Honorary M'^mber of the South Carolina Jockey Club.

It was then agreed, that the Whip should be run for on the following
conditions :

The Tattersall Whip. — To be run for by Members of the Jockey
Club only. — The first year, twenty dollars entrance only — four miles
out — to be run for on the Monday after the regular race week, weights
to be carried according to the rules of the South Carolina Jockey Club.
Whenever challenged after the first year, to be run for, added to a
sweepstakes of two hundred dollars each ; only one horse, the property

68

of end) inenil)3-, to be allowed to start; the "Whip to remain in the pos-
session of the winner, until produced to be again run for.

The Secretary of the CUib promptly complied with the instructions
cr'weci him in the above resolutions, and addressed a letter to Mr. Tat-
tersall, informino; him of his election as an Honorary Member, accom-
panied by such remarks as were called for by the occasion. To this letter
Mr. Tattersall replied as follows :

Hyde Park Corner, London, 5ih Sept., 1837.
To John B. Irving, Esq.:

Sir, — I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, with the pleas-
ing information of the honor done me, by electing me an Honorary
Member of the South Carolina Jockey Club ; and by accepting the Whip,
(tritliiig as it was,) an lionor, I assure you, I did not contemplate ; there-
fore, the more flattering to my feelings, and, also, for the name given the
Whip, which will keep me in your memory ; and rest assured, I shall
always be ready, on d\\ occasions^ to assist, as a member of the Club,
with my advice, in tlie furtlierance of every thing that may conduce
to the prosperity or benefit of the Club, or racing generally in America.

I beg, sii', YOU will make known to the members of the South Caro-
lina Jockey Club, how very sensible I am of the lionor done me ; and
as for yourself, of whom I have heard much from my friends and son,
accept my thanks, hoping you will many years fill the situation you do
honor to, and that each revolving year may add new laurels to the Ameri-
can Turf.

Yours truly,

Richard Tattersall.

This year, it was resolved to remove the Starting Post and Stands from
the southeast corner of the Course, (where they had been standing from
the first laying out of the track,) to a position more favorable in every
respect — namelv, the northwest corner of the Course ; and as the Course
was found to be about 40 feet short of a mile, by a careful survey, it
was extended to the proper length. Henceforth, be it known to all con-
cerned, that the Washington Course is a full mile, and that all perform-
ances upon it are entitled to credit accordingly.

From and after this meeting, it is determined that horses shall be en-
tered w'.th the stewards, by sealed entries, on the evening previous to the
race for which they are to contend, before 9 o'clock, P. M. No Post en-
trance ; and that horses running for the Citizen's Purse, as well as for those
that start for the Produce Stakes, shall be handicapped, without being
obliged to start for one of the Jockey Club Purses.

69

1838. — Tlie races ovor the Washington Course near Ch.iileston, cora-

menceil this year on Satiinla^-, Fob. 17.

Citizen's Purse, $1,000. — 3 mile heats, weight for age.

Dr. Oiiignard's ch. g. Clodhopper, 5 yrs, 109 lbs , . • .12 1

Col. WcCargo's ch. h. Qenito, 4 yrs. old, by Eclipse, dam by Packen-

hnin, 102 lbs., 3 12

Lovell it Hiimmond's cb. c. Gerow, 3 yrs. olJ, by Ucnry, out of

Vi.^en, 90 lbs. 433

Col. Spann's b. c. Convention, 4 yrs , by Bertrand, out of Poor Girl,

102 lbs. 244

Tim 3 — 6 m. 6 sec.; 6 m., 5 sec; 6 m. 13 sec.

Monday, Feb. 19. — S\v(.'epstakes for 3 j'ear olds. — 2 mih) lieats. — $300
entranfe,|100 forfeit, weight for age. — 3 year olds. — Colts 90 lbs., fillies
allowed 3 lbs.

Col. Hampton's b. f. Emily, imp'd., by Emilius, dam Elizabeth, by

Rainbow 11

James Sinklei'e ch. f. Jeannette Berkley, by Bertrand Jr., out of

Carolina, by Buzzard, ....... 2 2

Col. Singleton's ch c , by Luzborough, dam Phenomena, by Archy, pd. ft.

Col Flu Ill's c., by Bertrand Jr., oum of Grey Girl, by Buzzard, . "

Col. Alston's b. f Lilly, imp'd, by The Colonel, out of Fleur de Lis, "

Mr. James Rose's b. c. imp'd .Monarch, by Priam, out of Delphine,

by Whisker, "

Mr. John S. Preston's b. f., imp'd, by Priam, out of sister to Sper-
maceti, "

Mr. Powell MeCra, Jr, gr. c. Grizzle, by Godolphin, dam by Finan-
cier, "

E. Mikell Seabrook's ch. f., by Luzzborough, out of Mis3 Midway,

by Kosciusko, "

Col. John S. Ashe's ch f., by Godolphin, out of Sally Taylor, by

Kosciusko, "

Time — 1st heat, 4 m. 2^ sec; 2d heat, 4 ni. 1 sec.
Tuesday, Feb. 20.— Jockey Club Purse, $260. — 2 mile heats, weight
for age.

Col. Fludd's b. f. Lily, imp., 3 yrs., by the Colonel, out of Fleur de

Li.s 87 lbs , 11

Mr. Newby's gr. g. Hardheart, aged, by Mercury, dam by Chuck-a-

luck, 123 lbs., . . • 2 dr.

Col. Spann's b. c. Falcon, 3 yrs. old, by Bertrand, dam by Sir

Charles, 90 lbs., dis.

Time — 4 ui.

Wednesday, Feb. 21.— Jockey Club Purse, $1,000 — 4 mile lieats,
weight for age.

Col. McCargo's b. c. Steele, 3 yrs. old, by imp. Flyde, out of the dam

of Sally Eubank.s 90 lbs., 11

Col. Harapion's ch. f. Charlotte Russe, 4 yrs. old, full sister to Trifle,

99 lbs., 2 2

10

LoTell & Hammond's ch. c. John Quedron, 3 yrs. old, by Bertrand,

out of Nancy Hare, by Percussion, 90 lbs., ... 3 3

Col. Spann's cb. f. Dorabella, 4 yrs. old, by Bertrand Jr., out of the

dam of Venus, 99 lbs., dis.

Col. Fludd's ch. c. Rienzi, 4 yrs. old, by Bertrand Jr., dam Carolina,

by Buzzard, 102 lbs., dis.

Time — 8 m. 5^ sec; 8 m. 2 sec.

It is proper to remark, that Charlotte Russe ran the above race under
great disadvantages. Her defeat has been ascribed by many of her friends
to the bad condition she was in, having taken cold in travelling from Co-
lumbia to Augusta, besides having suffered considerably from a recent
accident on the railroad. No one that had ever marked her agile and
fawn-like action when in health and spirits, so buoyant and graceful in-
deed, that —

" A foot more light, a step more true,
Ne'er from the heath-flower dashed the dew ;
E'en the slight hare-bell raised its head,
Elastic from her airy tread."

No one, we say, who had ever marked this, her peculiar manner of mo-
ving, but must have seen at once she was evidently " off her foot" in the
above contest.

These remarks, however, are not made to disparage, in the slightest
degree, her successful competitor, who so well contrived to steal a march
upon the knowing ones. "We desire not to pluck one laurel from the
bright garland that surrounds his brow. We deem him a colt of the
greatest promise, destined most certainly to run a brilliant career, and to
reap a glorious harvest. " Honor to whom honor is due ;" but we are
equally bound at the same time, to " render unto Cajsar, the things that
are Caesars," and to make in behalf of an unfortunate rival, such expla-
nations as she may be entitled to.

Of John Guedron, (brought to the post by the far-famed trainer of the
celebrated Bascombe,) it should, also, in fairness, be stated, that he was
not by any means " up to the mark," not having been sufficiently long
on the ground to be put in order for this race. The time he made after-
wards in the Saturday's race, which he won, we think corroborates this
opinion.

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse, $60. — 1 mile heats,
weight for age.

Mr. Newby's gr. g. Hardheart, aged, by Mercury, dam by Chuck-a-

luck, 123 lbs. 11

Mr. Richardson's ch. f. Ellen, 4 yrs. old, by Bertrand Jr., dam by

Virginius, 99 lbs., 2 2

Time — 2 m. 1 sec; 2 m. 3 sec.

71

TJiursday, Feb. 22. — Jockey Club Purse, $600. — 3 mi'e heats, weight
for ago.

Col. McCargo's b. c. Billy Townes, 3 yrs. old, by imp. Flyde, dam by

Virginian, 90 lbs., 11

Lovell & Hammond'.s ch. c. Qerow, 3 yrs. old, by Henry, dam by

Eclipse, 90 lbs., .... .... 5 2

Dr. Guignard's ch. g. Clodhopper, 5 yrs. old, 109 lbs , ... 2 3
Col. Richardson's ch. m. Betsey Astor, 5 yrs. old, by Crusader, dam

by Little Billy, 109 lbs., 3 dis.

Col. Fludd's ch. c. Rienzi, 4 yrs. old, by Bertrand Jr., dam Carolina,

by Buzzard, 102 lbs., 4 dis.

Time — 6 m. 6 sec; 6 m. 2 sec.

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse, |70. — 2 mile heats,
weight for age.

Col. Spann's ch. f. Dorabella, 4 yrs. old, by Bertrand Jr., out of the

dam of Venus, 99 lbs., 11

Col. Richardson's ch. f. Ellen, 4 yrs. old, by Bertrand Jr., dam by

Virginius, 99 lbs., 2 2

Time — 4 in. 10 sec; 4 ra. 10 sec.

Friday, Feb. 28. — Jockey Club Purse, 1400. — 2 mile heats, weight
for age ; no horse to start over 4 yrs.

Mr. Sinkler's ch. f. Jeannette Berkley, by Bertrand Jr., out of Caro-
lina, by Buzzard, 87 lbs., . . .... 1 1

Col. McCargo's ch. c. Genito, 4 yrs. old, by Eclipse, dam by Paoken-

ham, 90 lbs., 5 2

Col. Fludd's b. f. Lily, imp., 3 yrs. old, by The Colonel, out of Fleur

de Li.=, 87 lbs., 3 3

Mr. Richardson's b. c. Delville, 3 yrs. old, by Bertrand Jr., dam

Coquette, 90 lbs ,...-.... 4 4

Col. Spann's b. c. Convention, 4 yrs. old, by Bertrand, out of Poor

Girl, 102 lbs., 2 5

Time — 3 m. 56^; 3 m. 56 sec.

Immediately after the above race was decided, it was agreed between
the owners of Convention and Delville, to run them another heat for an
inside stake of $100, added to a purse of $50, given by the Club. They
ran a dead heat in 3 m., 57 sec. Upon starting the second time, a beau-
tiful race ensued, which terminated only by a length in favor of Delville,
in 4 m. So well matched were these horses, that the success of Delville,
we think, may, in a great measure, be attributed to the fine riding of
Col. Hampton's boy, who jockeyed liim on the occasion.

Saturday, Feb. 24. — Purse, $650.83. — 3 mile heats. — Handicap
Race.

Lovell & Hammond's ch. c. John Guedron, 3 yrs. old, by Bertrand,

out of Nancy Hare, by Percussion, 85 lbs., ... 1 1

Col. Spann's ch. f. Dorabella, 4 yrs. old, by Bertrand Jr., out of

the dam of Venus, a feather, 3 2

72

Dr. Guignard's ch. g. Clodhopper, 5 yrs. old, 104 lbs., ... 4 3
Mr. Richardson's ch. m. Betsey Astor, 5 yrs. old, by Crusader, dam

by Little Billy, 90 lbs., -24

Time — 5 m. 59 sec; 5 m. 57 sec.

Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse, $65. — Best three in

five.

Mr. Newby's gr. g. Hardheart, aged, by Mercury, dam by Chuck-

a-luck, 1231b3., Ill

Col, Spann's b. c. Falcon, 3 yrs. old, by Bertrand, dam by Sir

Charles, 90 lbs., 2 2 dis.

Time — 2 m.; 2 m. 1 sec; 2 m. 3 sec.

There was some blood stock imported to Charleston, per the ship Chi-
na, from Liverpool, in the spring of this year. On the 18th of May
they were sold at public auction, bringing very fair prices.

1. Prima, b. m., by Priam, out of Dahlia, in foal to Discount, ISOO

2. B. m., 5 years old, by Filho da Puta, out of Zepherina, also

in foal to Discount, 620

3. Frances, br. m., by Emilius, in foal to Birdcatcher, -^ - 610

4. B. m., 5 yrs. old, by Memnon, out of Eleanor, - - - 575

5. Lady Sheffield, ch. m., by Recovery, out of Primrose, . 525

6. B. m., by Emancipation, out of Sligo, in foal to Discount, - 365
\BZQ.— Saturday, Feb. 16.— Citizen's Purse, $1,000.— Free for all

ages.— 3 yrs. carrying 90 lbs., 4 yrs. 102, 5 yrs. 112, 6 yrs. 120, 7 and
upwards 126 lbs.; mares, fillies and geldings allowed 3 lbs. — 3 mile heats

Lovell & Hammond's imp'd b. f. Miss Accident, 3 yrs., by Tramp;

Florentine, by Whisker, 3 11

W. Sinkler's ch. f- Jeannette Berkley, 4 yrs., by Bertrand Jr., out

of Carolina, by Buzzard, 5 4 2

Wm. McCargo's ch. f. Missouri, 4 yrs., by Eclipse, dam by Director, 4 3 3

W. Hampton's ch. m. Charlotte Russe,* 5 yrs., own sister to Trifle, 1 2 dr.

J. R. Spann's b. f. Compromise, 3 yrs., by Nullifier, out of Anti Tar-
iff, 2 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 6 m. 6 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 54 sec; 3d heat, 6 m. 4
sec.

The first heat was won by Charlotte Russe, with much ease. On start-
ino- for the second heat, like one conscious of her power to take the lead
at any moment, she was content to trail until the commencement of the
3d mile. At this point, she challenged the leading horse, and after a
pretty brush down the back stretch with Miss Accident, led the field. On
entering the last quarter, she seemed to be winning hard in hand, when,
as if to verify the old adage, "many a slip between the cup and the

"Charlotte Russe broke down in second heat.

73

Up" — to impart, as it were, a moral lesson even from tl'.e sports of tlio
Turf, of the uncertainty of all human affairs — she was seen to falter.

An old proverb declares it to be " an ill wind that does not blow
somebody good." Rochefoucalt goes further, and says, " there is some-
thing in the misfortunes even of our best friends, that is not altogether
displeasing to us." Perhaps, the force of the philosopher's saying, was
never more palpably demonstrated than on the present occasion. Miss
Accident was, no doubt, very sorry for the accident of her fair rival, but
she lost no time, like too many in the world, to profit, if possible, by it«
Under whip and spur, she made a dash for the heat ; she had just time
(so nearly had Charlotte Paisse terminated the contest) to lock lier stag-
gering competitor, and put her nose first past the winning chair.

Wo regret to state that, on holding up, it was discovered that Char-
lotte Russe had sprung a tendon in the left fore leg, and is in conse-
quence so much injured, as to be disabled from ever again appearing on
the Course.

The 3d heat was one of much interest and excitement. It was well
contested from the jump. The blood of Eclipse and Bertrand endured
with its characteristic faithfulness even unto the end ; but it availed
not to out-Tramj? the imported stock. Miss Accident, the winner, is a
filly by Tramp. We predict for her, harring all accidents, a successful
career.

Monday, Feb. 18. — Sweepstakes for 3 yr. olds — Colts 90 lbs., fillies
87 lbs. — Eight subscribers, at $300 each, |100 forfeit. — 2 mile heats.

Col. Fitzsimon's (Dr. A. T. B. Merritt's) imp. ch. f. The Queen, own

sister to Monarch, rec'd ft.

From the following :

Col. Hampton's imp. b. f. Ella, by Emilius, out of Ada, sister to Augusta, by TVo-
ful.

Col. Preston's imp. ch. c. by Defence, out of Tears, by Woful.

Col. Singleton's b. c Chieftain, by Godolphin, out of Young Lottery, by Sir Archj

Also, — imp. br. f., by Sultan, out of Rachel.

Major McRa's br. f , by Bertrand Junior, out of Grizzle's dam.

Col. Adam's imp. ch. f , by The Colonel, out of Peri, the dam of Sir Hercules.

Mr. Pierce's ch. f , by Mons. Tonson, out of Betsey Hare's dam.

Tuesday, Feb. 19. — Match, $200 a side. — Jockey Club, weights for age.
— 2 mile beats.

Col. Augustus Fludd's b. f. Zoraida, by Virglnius, (of Transport,)

dam by Comet, 3 yrs , 11

Col. W. Sinkler's imp. b. f. Miss Clinker, by Humphrey Clinker ;

imp. Mania, by Figaro. 3 yrs., "22

Time — 4 m. 1 sec.; 4 m. 15 sec.

74

Wednesday, Feb. 20. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000, conditions as on

Saturday. — 4 mile heats.

Col. Wade Hampton's imp. b. c. Monarch, by Priam, out of Dol-

phine, by Wliisker, 4 yrs , ...... 1 1

W. H. B. Richardson's eh. c. Trident, by Bertrand Jr.; Little Ve-
nus, by Sir William, of Transport, 3 yrs., .... 3 2

Lovell & Hammond's imp. b. f. Florida Hepburn, by Tramp; Miss

Armstrong, by Whisker, 3 yrs 2 dr.

Time — 8 ra. 7 sec; 8 ra. 55 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 21. — Jockey Club Purse, $600, conditions as before.
— 3 mile heats.

Lovell & Hammond's br. f. Polly Green, by Sir Charles ; Polly

Peacham, by John Richards, 4 yrs., 11

Col. Wm. Sinkler's ch. c. Santa Anna, by Bertrand Jr., dam by

Kosciusko, 4 yrs., . .32

Col. W. Hampton's imp. b. f. Emily, by Emilius, out of Elizabeth,

by Rainbow, 4 yrs 2 dr.

Time — 5 m. 59 sec; 5 m. 52 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Purse, , conditions as before. — 1 mil^

heats.

W. H. B. Richardson's ch. m. Aunt Pontypool, by Bertrand Jr.;

Goldtinder, by Virginius, 5 yrs , . . . . .311

Maj. J. P. McRa's br. f., by Bertrand Junior, dam by Financier,

3 yrs., 12 2

Mr. Shier's b. g. John, pedigree unknown, 5 3 3

Col. W. Sinkler's imp. b. f. Miss Clinker, pedigree above, 3 yrs., . 2 dr.

Mr. Riley's m. Lalla Rookh, pedigree unknown, • . . . 4 dr.

Time — 1 m. 55 sec; 1 m. 58 sec; 1 m. 55 sec.

Friday, Feb. 22. — Jockey Club Purse, |400. — 2 mile heats.

Wm. McCargo's ch. f. Missouri, by Eclipse, dam by Director, 4 yrs., 5 11
Lovell & Hammond's imp. b. f. Florida Hepburn, pedigree above, 3

yrs., 352

Col. A. Fludd's b. f. Zoraida, pedigree above, 3 yrs., . . .433
Col. Spann's (Col. J. E. Calhoun's) b. f. Compromise, pedigree

above, 3 yrs , 1 2 dr.

Maj. P McRa's ch. f. Ellen Percy, by Godolphin, dam by Bedford,

4 yrs. , . 2 4 dr.

Time — 3 m. 59 sec; 3 m. 57^ sec; 3 m. 57^ sec.
Saturday, Feb. 23.— Handicap Pur.se, $600, (being the receipts at
the Gates.) — 3 mile heats.

Wm. McCargo's (Dr. Merritt's) imp. ch. f. The Queen, pedigree

above, 3 yrs , 87 lbs , 11

Col. Sinkler's ch. f Jeannette Berkley ,pedigreo above,4 yrs., 89 lbs., 2 2
Col. Fludd's b. f. Zoraida, pedigree above, 3 yrs., a feather, ..33

Time — 5 m. 47 sec; 5 m. 54 sec

Same c/ay.— The " Tattersall Whip," presented by Richard Tattersall,

15 *

Esq., of London, to the South Carolina Jockey Club, united to a sub-
scription of $200 each, (upon the principle which governs the race for
The Whip in England.)-4 miles.

Col, "Wado Hampton's imp. b. c. Monarch, pedigree above, 4 yrs.,

Ill lbs w. over.

After galloping 3 miles, Monarch ran the 4th in 1 ra. 48 sec, carry-
ing 9 lbs. extra. $20,000 has since been offered for him, and refused.

Same day — Second Mace. — Purse, , conditions as for Citizen's

Purse. — 1 mile heats, best 3 in 5.

Col. Spann'K b. f. Compromise, pedigree above, 3 yrs., . . .111
W. H. B. Richardson's cb. m. Avint Pontjpool, pedigree above, 5 yrs, 2 2 dr.

Time — 1 m. 59 sec; 2 m.

Col. Hampton sold " The Queen," at 2 years old, to Dr. A. T. B. Mer-
ritt, of Hicksford, Virginia, for $6,000. Dr. Merritt soon after sold her
to a gentleman of Columbia, for $8,000 ; but subsequently re-purchased
her, and refused that amount in cash. It is now understood, that Messrs.
J. C. Rogers and Dr. Geo. Goodwyn liave an interest in her. She is
own sister to Monarch, 3 yrs. by Priam, out of Delphi ne, by Whisker.

Delphine has been imported by Col. Hampton ; she has recently
dropped a colt, which is nominated in the Peyton Stake, to be run at
Nashville, Tennessee, in October, 1843.

There have been some recent importations of thorough bred horses
to Charleston, from England — drafts from several of them have been sold
at auction.

• Mr. Porcher sold on the Washington Course at Charleston, South
Carolina, on the 22d February, the following lots, imported in the ship
"China:"

Portland, ch. h., by Recovery, out of Caifacaratadaddera, by Walton,
5 yrs., to Col. P. Fitzsimons, of Georgia, for $850. Bay filly, by Mu-
latto, out of Olinda, by The Colonel, 1 yr., to P. McRa, Esq., of South
Carohna, for $680. Brown filly, by St. Nicholas, out of Mysinda, by
Lottery. 3 yrs. to Col. Fitzsimons, for $800. Rosolia, ch. g., by Vanish,
out of Ro.seleaf, by Whisker, 3 yrs., to Col. W. Hampton, for $280.
Black Colt, by Cain or Actseon, out of Panthea, by Comus or Blacklock,
yearling, to G. W. Polk, Esq., of Tennessee, for $780. Brown mare,
by Mambrino, out of Clinkerina, by Clinker, 5 yrs., to W. J. Taylor,
Esq., for $700. Grey mare, by Velocipede, dam by Minos, in foal to
The Saddler, to Col. Fitzsimons, for $725. Brown filly, by Bay Wal-
ton, dam by Whisker, 2 yrs., to Col. T. Pinckney, of South Carolina, for
$320.

" 76

The following lots, imported into Charleston, South Carolina, by Mr.
Fryer, of Columbia, have been disposed of at private sale :

Bay colt, by Sorcerer, out of Minnow, by Filho da Puta, to Capt Don-
ald Rowe, of Orangeburg. Chesnut filly, by Priam, dam by Velocipede,
to Gov. Butler, of Columbia. Bay filly, by Emilius, out of Minerva, by
Merlin, to Gen. Jas. H. Adams, of the same city. B. m. Sarah, by Sar-
pedon, out of Frolicsome, by Frolic, with a colt, by l^r. Syntax, to Mr.
Sutton, of Charleston. Capt. Rowh claims the name of Tattersall for
the bay colt he purchased.

It was deemed expedient and wise, for the greater promotion of sport,
that the Rule, hitherto disqualifying horses for starting for the race on
Friday, two mile heats, that loere not under five years of age, should bo
aholished — making that race in future, as on all the other days in the
wec'k,/7'ee to all age-f, carrying weight for age.

1 840 — Monday, Fib. 1 7. — Sweepstakes for colts and fillies, 3 yrs. old. —
2 mile heats.— 1300 entrance, $100 forfeit. Colts 00 lbs., fillies 87 lbs.

Col Singleton's br. f. Helen, irnp'd, by Priam, out of Malibran, .211
Wr. Edmonson's eh. f. Mary Elizabeth, by Andrew, dam by Old

Gallatin, 12 2

J. B. Richardson's ch f. Amy, by Non Plus, dam by Comet, . .333

Time— 1st heat, 4 m. 9 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 46 sec; 3d heat, 3 m. 57
sec.

The following paid forfeit :

Col. Hampton's b. c. imported Sovereign, by Emilius, out of Fleur de
Lis.

Col. Hampton's ch. f. imported Actress, by the Colonel, out of Miss
Chfton.

Mr. McCra's imported ch. f., by Langar.

P. Fitzsimmon's br. f., by St. Nicholas.

John Manning's ch. f, by Langar, out of the Balkan.

M. Seabrook's ch. f., by Medoc, out of Sally Taylor.

Dr. Hayward's br. f., by Non Plus, dam by Crusader.

"Wade Hampton, Jr.'s, br. f. Kate Seyton, by Argyle, out of Pocahon-
as.

P. M. Butler's b. f., (imported,) by Actjeon, out of Ada.

Powel McCra's ch. c. Equinox, by Gohanna, out of old Janette.

John Woodfolk's ch. c. Cussetah Chief, by Andrew, out of Virago, by
Wildair.

Tuesday, Fib. 18.— Citizen's Purse, $1,000.-3 mile heats, weight for
age, free to all.

Col. Colclough & Hammond's gr ra Omega, 5 yrs., by Timoleon, out

of Daisy Cropper, by Oscar, 11

3

3 4

4 5

77

Mr. Walton's b c. Gano, 4 yrs., by Eclipse, out of Betsey Richards, 2 2

Mr. Sinkler's ch. m. .leannetto Berkley, 5 yrs , by Bertrand, Jr.
dam Carolina, by Buzzard, . . . ■ .

Col. Spann & E. M Seabrook's ch. f. Meridian, 4 yrs., by Godol-
phin, out of Midway,. . . ...

Col.Fludd's b. in. Lilly, 5 yrs , by The Colonel, out of Fleur do Li?

J. D. Allan's b. f Zoraida, 4 yrs , by Young Virginius, dam by Ber-
trand, • • . 5 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 56 sec; 2(1 heat, 5 ni.52 sec.
Wednesday, Feb. 19. — Jockey Club Purse. Sl,O0O. — 4 mile heats, con-
ditions as before.

Mr. Hammond's ch. h. Gerow, 5 yrs , by Henry, dam by Eclipse, . 1 1
Mr. Fludd s ch. m. Hermion, 3 yrs , by iinp'd Nou Plus, out of Leo-

cadie, ........... 3 2

Mr. Simons' br. c. Giovanni. 3 yrs., by Mucklejohn, dam by Sir

Richard, 2 dia.

Time — 1st heat, 8 m. 9 sec; 2d heat, 8 m. 22 sec.
Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats, con-
ditions as before.

Mr. Sinkler's b. f. Gipsey, 4 yrs ,'by Nullifier, dam by Anti-Tariff, 1 1
Mr. M. Deveaux's ch. c , 4 yrs., by Bertrand Jr., out of Lapusell, . 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 3 in. .59 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 58 sec.
Thursday, Feb. 20. — Jockey Club Purse, -$600. — 3 mile heats, con-
ditions as before.

Mr. Hammond's ch. f. Zenobia, 4 yrs., by imp'd Roman, dam by Du-

roc, 11

Mr. Sinkler's ch. f. Cava, 3 yrs , by Bertrand, out of Betsey Eccles, 3 2
CoL McRa's ch. c. Dayton, 3 yrs , by Tormentor, dam Tuckabo, . 2 3
Col. Singleton's ch. h. Luzborough, 5 yrs-, by Luzborough, out of

Phenomena, . . • broke down.

Time — 1st heat, 6 m. 20 sec; 2d heat, 6 m. 1 sec Zenobia broke
down just after winning the race.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — 1 mile heats, con-
ditions as before. Distance Post 50 yards.

Col. Spann's imp'd b. f. Sally Butler, 3 yrs , 11

Mr. Simons' b. h. Neuman Noggs, 5 yrs., by Timoleon, dam by Na-
poleon, 2 2

Mr. Ratcliffe's b. g. Silkworm, 5 yrs., dis.

Time — 1st heat, 1 ni. 57 sec; 2d heat, 2 m.

Friday, Feb. 21. — Jockey Club Purse, $400. — 2 mile heats, conditions
as before.

Mr. TValton's b c. Gano, 4 yrs., by Eclipse, out of Betsey Richards, 1 1

Mr. McKa's ch. c Equinox, pedigree above, 2 2

Mr. Fludd's ch. f Hermion, pedigree above, . .... 3 dr.

Mr. Radoliffe's b. f. Adrianaa, 3 yrs , by Mulatto, out of Octavia, . 4 dr.

♦

V8

... Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 53 sec; 2d heat, 4 m. 3 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — 2 mile heats, con-
ditions as before.

Mr, Sinkler's b. f. Gipsey, pedigree above, 11

Mr. Spann's imp. b. f. Sally Butler, pedigree above, ... 2 dr.

Time — 4 ra. 1 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 22. — Handicap Race. — S mile heats.

Mr. Sinkler's cb. m. Jeannette Berkley, 5 yrs., pedigree above, han-
dicapped, 100 lbs., ........ 1 1

Mr. Allan's b. m. Zoraida, 4 yrs., pedigree above, 85 lbs., ..32
Mr. Edmondson's ch. f. Mary Elizabeth, 3 yrs., pedigree above, 84

lbs., 2 3

Col. Singleton's br. f. imp. Helen, 3 yrs., pedigree above, 87 lbs., . 5 4

Mr. Seabrook'scb. m. Meridian, 4 yrs , pedigree above, 85 lbs., . 4 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 54.; 2d heat, 5 m. 56^ sec. Jeannette carried
102^ lbs.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — Best 3 in 5, weight
for age.

Mr. Legare's cb. f. Cava, 3 yrs., pedigree above, 87 lbs., . .111

Col. McRa's ch. c. Dayton, 3 yrs., pedigree above, 90 lbs., . .222

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 57 sec; 2d heat, 1 m. 57-^ sec; 3d heat, 1 m.
59 sec

We regret to state that Monarch, the property of Col. Hampton, will
not be trained again. We make this explanation, in answer to many
inquiries respecting this favorite horse. In the course of last Fall, in a
gallop upon the private course of Col. Hampton, he unfortunately struck
some hard substance, and let down in his right fore leg.

1841. — Wednesday, Feb. 17. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — 4 mile
heats, weight for age.

Col. Crowell's gr. m. Omega, 6 yrs., by Timoleon, dam by Oscar, . 1 1
W. Hampton's ch. b. Santa Anna, 5 yrs., by Bertrand Jr., out of

Daisy, by Kosciusko, 2 2

W. Sinkler's ch. f. Lady Cava, 4 yrs., by Bertrand, out of Betsey

Eccles, 3 3

Lady Cava carried 3 lbs. overweight.
Time — 1st heat, 8 m. 5 sec; 2d heat, 8 m. 2 sec
Second Race — Same day. — Jockey Club Purse, 8100. — 1 mile heats,
conditions as before.

Capt. Rowe's b. Salkahatchie, 4 yrs., by Vertumnus, out of Sally

Richardson, 11

W. Sinkler's ch. c. Dayton, 4 yrs., by Tormentor, dam by Tuckahoe, 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 2 m. 56 sec; 2d heat, 2 m.

Thursday, Feb. 18. — Jockey Club Purse, $750. — 3 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

79

Col. Hampton's eh. f. Fanny, 4 yrs , by Eclipse, out of Maria "West,

by Marion, 2 11

Col. CroireU's b. f. Nancy Clarke, 3 yrs., by Bertrand, out of Mo-
rocco Slipper, by Timoleon, 12 2

Time — 1st heat, 5 rn. 50 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 5Y sec; 3d heat, 6 m.
15 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, $150. — 2 mile heats,
conditions as before.

Mr. Sinkler's ch. f. Rowtonella, 3 yrs. old, by Rowton, dam Sally

Hopkins, 11

Mr. Hammond's ch. h. Highland Henry, 5 yrs,, by Henry, dam by

Eclipse, 2 2

Time — Ist heat, 3 m. 59 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 57 sec.
Fridaij, Feb. 19. — Jockey Club Purse, $400 — 2 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

W. Sinkler's b. f. Kate Converse, 3 yrs., by imp'd Non Plus ; dam

Daisy, by Kosciusko, ....... 1 1

Col. Crowell's ch. f. Mary Elizabeth, 4 yrs. old, by Andrew, dam

by Gallatin, 2 2

Capt Rowe's b. f. Salkahatchie, 4 yrs., pedigree above, ..43

Col. Fludd's b. c. Topknot, 4 yrs., by Non Plus, dam Nancy Air, . 3 4

Time — 3 m. 56 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 54 sec
Saturday, Feb. 20. — Handicap Race. — 3 mile heats.

Col. Hampton's ch. f. Fanny, 99 lbs., 2 11

W. Sinkler's ch. f. Lady Cava, 87 lbs., 3 2 2

Col. Crowell's gr.m. Omega, 117 lbs., . . . . .13 3

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 57 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 54 sec; 3d heat, 5 m.
58 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — Best 3 in 5, weight
for age.

Mr. Sinkler's ch. f. Rowtonella, 2 111

Col. Crowell's ch. f. Lady Elizabeth, . . . . • .12 2 2
Col. Fludd's b. c. Topknot, 3 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 55 sec; 2d heat, 1 m. 54 sec; 3d heat, 1 m.
54 sec; 4th heat, 1 m. 54 sec

1842. — Tuesday, Feb. 22. — Sweepstakes. — 2 mile heats, for colts and
fillies, 3 yrs. old. — $200 entrance, $1U0 forfeit. Closed on the 1st of
April, 1841 ; colts 90 lbs., fillies, 87 lbs.

Col. Singleton's ch. f , by Rowton, out of Phenomena, walked over.
Received forfeit from —

Col. Hampton's b. f. Ruby, by Rowton, out of Bay Maria.
Wade Hampton, Jr.'s, b. f., by Bertrand Jr., out of Patsaliga.
Capt. Rowe's ch. f., by Rowton, out of Lady Morgan.

80

Wednesday, Feb. 23. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — 4 mile heats,
free for all ages, weight for age.

Col. Hampton's ch. m. Fanny, 5 yrs., by Eclipse, out of Maria West,

by Marion, -...11

Mr. Sinkler's b. f. Kate Converse, 4 yrs., by Non Plus, out of Daisy,

by Kosciusko, 2 dr.

Time — V m. 57 sec. Fanny took the lead, was never headed, and
won easily.

Thursday, Feb. 24. — Jockey Club Purse, $750. — 3 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

Col. Hampton's ch. h. Santa Anna, 6 yrs., by Bertrand Jr., out of

Daisy, by Kosciusko, 2 11

Col Singleton's br. m. imp'd Helen, 5 yrs., by Priam, out of Mali-
bran, . • 1 2 dr.

. Col. McPherson's b. m. Adrianna, 5 yrs., by Mulatto, out of Octa-

via, • . • . • 3 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 58 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 53 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, $150. — 2 mile heats,

conditions as before.

AVade Hampton's, ch f. Fury, (imp'd,) 4 yrs., by Priam, out of a

sister to Ainderby, 11

R. C. Richardson's ch. f. Valeria, 3 yrs., by Rowton, dam by Roanoke, 2 2

Mr. Washington's ch. m., 5 yrs., by Collin, dr.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m., 56 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 57 sec.
Friday, Feb. 25. — Jockey Club Purse, $500. — 2 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

Col. Ashe's br. h. Willgo, 6 yrs., by imported Luzzborough, dam by

Eclipse, 11

Col. Singleton's b. f Kate Converse, 4 yrs., . ... 2 2
Dr. Guignard's b. c. Edisto, 4 yrs., by imp'd Rowton, out of Em-
press, by Henry, ' 3 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m., 53 sec; 2d heat, 3 m., 57 sec.
Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, $150. — 2 mile heats,
conditions as before.

Mr. Richardson's b. c. Buck Rabbit, 3 yrs , by imp'd Non Plus, out

of the dam of Fair Ellen, 11

Mr. K. Simon's ch. f. Christina, 3 yrs., by Rowton, . • . . 2 2

Time — 1st lieat, 3 m. 59 sec; 2d heat, 4 ra. 8 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 26. — Handicap Race. — 3 mile heats.
W. Hampton's ch. m. Fanny, 5 yrs, 109 lbs , .... 1 1

R. Singleton's br. m. Helen, 5 yrs , 100 lbs., 2 2

Col. McPhers;)n's b m. Adrianna, 5 yrs , 95 lbs., .... 3 dis.

Time — Ibt heat, 6 m. 4 sec; 2d heat, 5 m., 57 sec. Fanny, in the
above race, achieved an easy victory, earning for herself distinguished

81

reputation, and for her owner the comfortable sum of |8,000, in Jockey
Club Purses of 3 and 4 mile heats, on open account to the present
date.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — Best 3 in 5, weight
for age.

' Wade Hampton's cli. f. Fury, 4 yrs., Ill

R. C. Richardson's oh. f. Valeria, 3 yrs., 2 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 55 sec; 2d heat, 1 m. 54 sec; 3d heat, 1 ra.
56 see.

It was —

Resolved, at this meeting, that the Club should give a Cup, in value
not exceeding |200, for a Race to be run on the Thursday of the next
regular race week ; the horses to be jockied by members of the Club,
and to be owned by members.

The distance run to be a single two miles, other conditions to be fixed
by the Stewards.

ISi-^.— Wednesdaij, Feb. 22.— Jockey Club Purs^ |l,000.— 4 mile
heats, free to all ages, weight for age.

Mr. Lovell's gr. m, Omega, aged, by Timoleon, dam by Oscar, 4 3 11

Mr. Sinkler's ch. h. Santa Anna, aged, by Bertrand Jr., dam by

Kosciusko, 5122

Col. Hampton's ch. m.RowtonclIa, 5 yrs, by Rowton, out of Sal-
ly Hopkins, 2 2 3 r. out.

Judge Hunter's b. m. Mary Thomas, 5 yrs., by imp'd Consul,
«- dam by Roanoke, . . . . • . 1 br. down.

M. R. Singleton's imp'd b. f., 4 yrs., by Augustus, dam by Or-

ville, out of Sprightly, . . . . . . 3 dr.

Time — 1st- heat. 1 m. 55 sec; 2d heat, 8 m. 9 sec; 3d hjcat, 8 m.
14 sec; 4th beat, 8 m. 10 sec

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse. — 1 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

V. Mr. Lovell's b. h. Reveille, 5 yrs , by Virginian, out of South-

" erner s dam 11

W. H. Sinkler's ch. c. Billy Dykes, 3 yrs , by imp'd Emancipation,

dam Leocadia, ......... 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 55 sec; 2d lieat, 1 ni. 58 sec.
Tkursda>/, Feb. 23.— Jockey Club Purse, $750.-3 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

Mr. Lovell's cb. m. Martha Rowton, 5 yrs., by Rowton, out of Phe-
nomena, .... ......121

Mr. Sinkler's ch. m. Jcannctte Berkley, aged, by Bertrand Jr , dam

by Buzzard, .312

Mr. Richardson's ch. f Zoe, 4 yrs., by Rowton, out of Leocadia, .2 3 dr.
Mr. M. R. Singleton's imp'd b. f , 4 yrs., by Glaucus, out of Christa-

bel, by Woeful, . . ^ig.

6

82

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 54 sec; 2(1 heat, 5 m. 59 sec; 3d heat, 6 ni. 18
sec.

Friday, Fib. 24. — Jockey Chib Purse, $500. — 2 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

Mr. Sinkler's ch. c Hero, 3 yrs., by Bertrand Jr., out of imp'd Ma-
nia, by Figaro, 11

Col. Hainpton'.s cb. m. Mary Elizuboth, 6 yrs , by Andrew, dam by

Gallatin, 3 2

M. R. Singleton's b f Kate Converse, 5 yrs , by imp'd Non Pius,

dam by Kosciusko, 2 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 52 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 49 sec
Same day— Second Bace.—.l ockey Club Purse, $150.— 2 mile heats,
conditions as before.

Judge Hunter's ch. m. Glenara,"4 yrs , by imp'd Glencoe, . . 1 1
Mr. Lovell's ch. f. Ailsey, 4 yrs , by Young Virginian, dam by Ear-
wood, 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 58 sec; 2d lieat, 4 m. Y sec
Saturday, Feb. 25. — Handicap Race. — 3 mile heats.

Mr. Sinkler's ch. c. Hero, 3 yrs., 90 lbs , 1 1

Mr. Richardson's ch f. Zoo, 4 yrs , 94 lbs , 2 2

Tiine — 1st heat, 5 m. 5V sec; 2d heat, 5 ni. 56 sec

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, |100. — Best 3 in 5,

conditions as before, weight for age.

Mr. Lovell's b. f. Nancy Rowland, 4 yrs., by Rowton, dam by Rob

Roy, 1 1 1

TV. n. Sinkler's ch. c Billy Dykes, 3 yrs 2 2 2

jimQ — 1st heat, 1 m. 55 sec; 2d heat, 1 m. 57 sec; 3d heat, 2 ra.

Mr. LovcU had a large share of the good things this week ; his horses
started five times, and won four. The 4 mile day, $1,000 ; same day,
the second- race, mile heats. The 3 mile day, 8750, and the second
races, 2 mile heats ; and best of .'' in 5 on Friday and Saturday.

The first meeting this season of the South Carolina Jockey Club was
held February 18th. The death of Col. Thomas Pinckney, late Presi-
dent of the Club, having taken place since the last assembling of the
Club, the melancholy event was announced in a very feeling manner ^y
the Chairman, James Rose, Esq. It was immediately —

Eesolvcd, That a Committee bo appointed to prepare a suitable tribute
of respect to the memory of Col. Pinckney.

The Committee consisted of Dr. Irving, Col. Hampton and Mr. Wil-
liam Sinkler.

The Club then immediately adjourned, without transacting any busi-
ness.

6*

83

Having met again on the 21st, the following Preamble and Resolu-
tions were submitted, and ordered to be entered on the Minutes :

The Committee, to whom was referred the preparation of some ex-
pression of regret in behalf of this Club, at the loss it has recently sus-
tained in the death of its late President, Col. Pinckney, have taken the
subject under consideration, and respectfully report as follows :

During the past summer, the melancholy intelligence reached this
country, that Col. Pinckney died in Havre, July 6th, two days after his
arrival in that city, whither he had gone, to try the effect of change of
climate, upon a frame enfeebled by much previous suffering. As his
symptoms told too plainly the nature of his disease, little or no expecta-
tion remained to his family and friends of a final recovery ; yet they
fondly clung to hope — that last sad refuge of affection. The news of
his deceaoe, therefore, though not unexpected,

" For death, a necessary end,
Will come, when it will come,"

did not fail to spread over our community a poignancy of sorrow, as sin-
cere as it was general. The arrow pierces not the heart less deeply, be-
cause we bare our bosoms to the blow.

By the death of Col. Pinckney, "The South Carolina Jockey Club"
has met with an irreparable loss. His experience was invaluable. He
had been for many years its oldest living member. He joined the Club
immediately on his return from his European travels, in 1802. We find
him, by the Minutes, filling various offices. He was, at one time, a Mana-,
ger of Ihe Ball ; at another, one of the Stewards ; and for a long suc-
cession of seasons, regularly acted as one of the Handicaq^pers. In 1816,
in the place of R. I. Izard, Esq., deceased, he was elected Vice-President,
which office he filled until the death of Col. McPherson, in 1834, when
he was unanimously elected President, and continued ever since to fill
that honorable station, being annually re-elected to the same, with a
unanimity of feeling, that loudly attested his worth, and his importance
to the Club.

But whilst his experience and practical knowledge were invaluable,
his social qualities, at the same time, endeared him to all. Every one
must remember the kind and gracious manner in whiidi, for many years,
he presided at our festive board — the happiness he was instrumental in
imparting, and the enjoyment he never failed to quicken in those around
him — in short, his whole deportment and feelings, whether on the turf,
or at the social board, eloquently proclaimed him the high-minded South
Carolina Sportsman — the amiable and the courteous South Cai'olinq,
Gentleman.

84

The members of tliis Club, then, loolcing back upon the days of theii*
intercourse with liim, as some delightful dream, at many a suoceedino; an-
niversary, will atTectionately revive the times, spent with their lamented
President. In memory's glass, they will preserve, and keep fresh, like
flowers in water, those happier days, when their souls, linked in one,
chained their hearts together.

It is unusual, in an Association like this, to expatiate upon the char-
acter of a deceased member, however elevated the position of that mem-
ber ni'iy have been. But as Col. Pinck.vey was long identified with
this Club, by the manifestation of a peculiar zeal in the promotion of
its interests — by a usefulness and value universally acknowledged — by a
character lield in high esteem by all who were associated with him as
members of this Club, an affectionate impulse prompts us, now, that we
see, for the first time, his place vacant, and will see him here no more,
to give expression to oar remembrance, and our estimate of his many ex-
cellent qualities, official as well as social.

In honor of his memory, therefore, be it —

Resolved, That the members of this Club received, with feelings of
the fleepest sensibility, with a sorrow the most profound,. the intclligenco
of the death of their President, Col. Pinckney.

Eesoloed, That the above Preamble and Resolution be entered on the
Minutes, and as a still further mark of respect for the memory of the
deceased, this Club do now adjourn.

Gov. "Wilson then moved that the above Report be accepted, and that
the same be publislied.

1844. — Wednesday, Feb. 21. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — 4 mile
heats, free for all ages, weight for age.

Col WLUiam3on's b. h. Regent, 4 yrs , by Priam, out of Fantail,

by Sir Archy, . . 11

Starke & Perry's b f Lucy Abbott, 4 yrs., by Bertrand Jr., dam Ma-
caw, by Pioanoke ..32

Col. Singleton's ch c. Hero, 4 yrs , by Bertrand Jr., out of imp'd

" Mania, 2 3

Col. Hampton's b. f. Margaret Wood, 3 yrs., by Priam, out of Ma-
ria West, dis.

I Dr. Guignard's b h. Edisto, 6 yrs., by imp'd Roirton, out of Em-
press, by Henry, dis.

Lewis Lovell's cb. g. Brandy, 4 yrs , by Bascombe, out of Patsey

AVallacc, . . . . • dis.

Time — 1st heat, Y m. 55 sec; 2d heat, 7 m. 58 sec.

The contest in both Iieats between the three first was very close and
beautiful — the finish of the last heat highly exciting, won only b// a head.
Margaret Wood was girthed so tight as to affect her respiration, and to
deprive her consequently of all chance for the race.

1

1

2

2

4

dl.".

3

dr.

85

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, llOO. — 1 mile heats,
conditions ns before.

James Ileyward's ch f. Frances Amanda, 3 yrs. old, by Pennoyer,

dam Sally Magrath .11

W. H. Sinkler's blk. f. Girth, 4 yrs. old, by Saddler, dam by Veloci-
pede 2 2

Col. AYilliarason's b. f. Tisannah, 3 yrs. old, by Benbow, dam by

Eclipse 2 3

J. L. Wilson's ch. c. Crackaway, 2 yrs. old, by Marmaduke, out of

Last Scrap, ......... 4 4

Time — 1st lieat, 1 m. 54 sec; 2d heat, 1 m. 56 sec.
Second day — Thursday, Feb 22. — 3 mile heats. — Jockey Club Purse,
$750, conditions as on first day.

Col. Singleton's b. f. Symmetry, 3 yra , by Priam, out of Phenome-
non, by Sir Archy. ........

« James Williamson's b. h, Eutaw, 6 yrs., by Chat^u Margaux, dam
by Sir Charles,

George McCalla's b. h. Billy Gay, 5 yrs. old, by imp. Hedge-
ford, out of Mary Frances,

W. Sink'er's eh. h. Santa Anna, aged, by Bertrand Jr , out of Dai-
sy

Time — 1st heat, 5 ra. 51 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 54 sec.

Col. Singleton's filly has been most hapnily named. She is Symme-
try, indeed, by nature, as well as by name, possessing tlic most superb
action we have seen for many years. She won both heats in this race
with her ears playing as gracefully as if she had been taking her ordi-
nary exercise.

Second Race. — 2 mile heats, weight for age.

Mr. Williamson'j ch. f. Marchioness, 4 yrs old, by Rowton, dam by

Sir Archy, . ....... 1 1

Mr. Sinkler's ch. m Zoe, 5 yrs. old, by EoTvtoD, out of Leocadia, . 2 2
Lewis Lovell's ch. c. Morgan, 4 yrs., by Bascombe, out of Amy

Hampton, by Crusader, ...••.. 3 3

Time — 1st heat, 3 ra. 54 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 55 sec.
Third day. — Friday, Feb. 22. — 2 mile heats. — Jockey Club Purse,
), conditions as on other days.

Mr Ilarleston's b f. Sally Morgan, 4 yrs , by Emancipation, out of

L'ftdy Morgan, ...•.•... 1 1

Col. Wiliamson's br. h. Brown Stout, 5 yrs., by Sarpedon, dam by

Tonson, . . • 3 2

Lewis Lovell's ch. m. Rlary Elizabeth, aged, by Andrew, dnm by

Gallatin, • 2 3

Mr. Sinkler's br. c Champion, 3 yrs., by Tarquin, out of Manin, . 4 4

Mr. Ileyward's br. c. Clarendon, 3 )'r3., by Priam, out of Last Scrap, 5 5

Col. Singleton's imp. b. m., 5 yrs., by Glaueus, out of Chri.'tabel, . dist.

Dr. Guignard's b. f., 3 yrs , by Hybiscus, out of Empress, by Henry, dist.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 51 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 48 sec.
Same day — Second Race. — 2 mile heats. — Purse, $100, conditions as
before.

Mr. Williamson's ch. f. Taglioni, 4 yrs, by Priam, dam by Sir

Charles, ■ ... 1 1

Mr. Richardson's ch. m. Zo8, 5 yrs., by Rowton, out of Leocadia, 2 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 55 sec.

Saturday ^ Feb. 24. — Handicap Race. — 3 mile. heats.

Col. Williamson's b. h. Regent, pedigree already given, 4 yrs, 102

lbs., ...•■» 11

Starke & Perry's b. f. Lucy Abbott, pedigree already given, 4 yrs.,

97 lbs. 3 br. down.

Col. Singleton's b. f. Symmetry, pedigree already given, 3 yrs.,

87 lbs., 2 drawn.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 52 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 57 sec.

Same day — Second Rac*e. — Best 3 in 5. — Si 50, weight for age.

James Williamson's ch. f. Marchioness^ 4 yrs. old, by Rowton, dam

by Sir Arehy -.111

George McCalla's b. m. Nancy Rowland, 5 yrs., by imp. Rowton,

dam by Rob Roy, .* 2 2 2

W. H. Sinkler's bl. f. Girth, 3 yrs., by The Saddler, dam by Veloci-
pede, 333

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 53 ^.\ 2d heat, 1 m. 54 sec; 3d heat, 1 m.

59 sec.

Several important improvements are contemplated by the Club, so that
the season of 1845 will be on a larger and more splendid scale, and
more complete in every respect, and conducive to sport. Tj^^e enclosure
by the Grand Stand will be increased nearly double. its present size, for
the better accommodation of the members of the Club, and the rubbing
down the horses between the heats. And in order tljat eacli succeeding
year may add to the already high and liberal character, which the South
Carolina Jockey Club has obtained., in the sporting world, it has been
resolved to increase the value of its Purses, which will be seen by the
following Rule and Resolution, which was passed o^ Saturday evening
last :

RULE XII. THE PURSES. ; ^

The Club will annually appropriate, by resolution, a fund for the regu-
lar Jockey Club Purses, and will, also, give for a second race on Wed-
nesday, $100, mile heats; on Thursday and Friday, $150,. 2 mile heats;
and on Saturday, $200, a single heat of 3 miles. The horses that shall
on either day win either of the above second races, shall not be permit-
ted to start again, except for the Saturday's second race, or for one of

87

the regular Purses. Weights for age on cacli day, and the entries to be
made according to the 4th Rule. The entrance money for each of the
second races shall be $5 a mile.

Resolved, That the Purses to be given by the Club at their Annual
Meeting, (1845.) shall be as follows :

For the 4 mile day, $1,500, of which $300 shall go to the horse that
shall be second in the race, provided four start. If less than four start,
the Purse to be $1,000. as heretofore, the whole of which shall then be
given to the winner.

For the 3 mile day, $750

For the 2 mile day, 500

To the next season, then, we confidently look for many strong stables,
and an increase of sport. The campaign will, we have no doubt, sur-
pass all former experience, more especially if our suggestions, and the
promises of improvement on the Course, are effectually carried out.

The above amount of $1,500, fixed by the Club for the Purse on the 4
mile day, 1845, was, at an extra meeting of the Club, October 24t,h, 1844,
augmented to $2,500, on condition that Fashion would conipcto tor the
same. It was communicated to the Club, that the owners of Peytona
and Kegent had entertained the idea of coming to Charleston at the next
meeting; and that it was, also, probable, Fashion would be brought
South. The Club is disposed, if these cracks will only come, and take
part in our next Races, to give them a warm and substantial Avelcome.

1845. — Wednesday, Feb. 19. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,500. — 4 milo
heats. — $1,200 to be given to the winner, $300 to the second best in the
Race, weight for age.

Col. Hampton's b. m Sally Morgan, 5 3'rs. old, by EmaneipatioD,

out of Lady Morgan, 11

Mr. Mackay's b. h. Eutaw, 7 yrs. old, by imp. Chateau Margaiw,

dam by Sir Charles, 2 2

Dr. Heyward's ch. f. , 4 yrs. old, by imp. Trustee, out of

Dame Quickley, by Eclipse, 3 dr.

Col. Singleton's eh. e. Hero, 5 yrs. old, by Bertrand Jr., out of imp.

Mania, . 4 dr.

Mr. Fenner's b. h. Oregon, 4 yrs. old, by Philip, dam by imp.

Luzborough, •....•... dis.
Col. Williamson's b. h Regent, 5 yrs. old, by Priam, out of Fantail,

by Sir Archy, . . . • br. down.

Time — 1st heat, 7 m. 58 sec. ; 2d heat, 8 m. 6 sec.
Second Race. — 1 mile heats, $100, conditions as before.

Col. Williamson's b. f. Mabry Winn, 4 yrs old, by Rowton , dam

by Sir Archy, • 2 Iw.or.

Mr Fennel's ch. g. Jack, aged, by Modoc, dam by Sumter, . . 1 dis.

88

Dr. Cordes' ch. m. Lady Tanny, 5 yrs. old, by Emancipation, dam

by Godolpbin dis.

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 52 sec; 2d heat, 1 m. 52 sec.
ThiirsdaT/, Feb. 20. — Jockey Club Purse, $Y50. — 3 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

Col. Williamson's ch. f. Marchioness, 5 yrs. old, by Rowton, dam by

Sir Archy, 11

Col. Hampton's ch. f. Castanet, 3 yrs. old, by Monarch, dam by

Kos:iusko, 2 2

Col. Singleton's b f. Symmetry, 4 yrs. old, by Priam, out of Phe-
nomena, 3 3

Time — 1st heat, 5 m, 59 sec. ; 2d lieat, 6 m.

Sa7ne day — Second Race. — 2 mile heats, $150, conditions as before.

Mr. 'Williamson's bl. h. Signal, 4 yrs. old, by Margrave, dam by

Tonson, 11

Mr. T. J. Walton's ch. m. Mary Elizabeth, aged, by Andrew, dam by

Gallatin, 2 2

Mr. Fenner's ch. c. Crackaway, 3 yrs. old, by Marmaduke, dam Last

Scrap, broke down.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 50 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 50 sec.
Friday., Feb. 21. — Jockey Club Purse, $500. — 2 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

Col. Singleton's br. c. Champion, 4 yrs., by Tarquin, out of Hero's

dam, 3 11

Col. Hampton's b f. Margaret Woods, 4 yrs , by imp. Priam, out of

Maria West, 422

Col. Williamson's b. c. Victor, 3 yrs., by Cetus, out of My Lady, .13 3

Dr. HeywarJ's ch. f. Frances Amanda, 4 yrs., by Pennoyer, out of

Sally Magrath, • 2 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 50 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 55 sec; 3d heat, 4 m, 6
sec

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, |150. — 2 mile heatr,
conditions as before.

Mr. Williamson's ch. m. Taglioni, 5 yrs., by Priam, dam by Sir

Charles, 11

Mr. Fenner's ch. f. Tellulah, 4 jts , by Eclipse, dam Polly Hop-
kins, -..32

Mr. Sinklcr's ch. f. Orphaline, 3 yrs., by Rienzi, dam by Clair-

mont, 2 3

Time — 1st heat, 2 m.; 2d heat, 2 m.

Saturday, Feb. 22. — Handicap Race. — 3 mile heats.

Col. Hampton's b. m. Sally Morgan, 5 yrs., 109 lbs , ... 1 1
Col. Williamson's ch. f. Marchioness, 5 yrs., 109 lbs , • . . 2 2
Dr. Heyward's ch. f. 4 yrs., by imp. Trustee, 90 lbs , . • . 3 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 57 sec; 2d heat, 6 m.

89

Sa77ie day — Second i?acf.— Single licat of 3 miles, $200, Aveiglit for
age.

Col. Williamson's ch. m. Tnglioni, 5 yrs 1

Mr. Walton's eh. m Mary Elizabeth, aged, 2

Dr. lleyward's ch. f. Frances Amanda, 4 yrs , 3

Time — 1 m. 53 sec.

Some changes have been made since last year in the rules and regu-
lations of the Club, which it is* important to notice. The entries for each
day's race must now be made on the evening previous with the Stew-
ards ; and the second race on Saturday, instead of being as hereto-
fore, a race of mile heats, best of three in five, is now a single lieat of
three miles. The amount of the purses, too, has been considerably in-
creased this season. Instead of a purse on the four mile day of 'i;l,000,
it is now a purse of -$1,500 — $1,200 to be given to the winner, and fSOO
to the horse that shall be second best in the race. This, of course, in-
sures a greater competition for the second place, and will materially add
to the interest of the contest.

Another reformation proposed by the Club is, that every person entering
a horse for any race over the Washington Course, shall have previously
reo-istered on the books of the Secretary, the colors his Jockey is to
wear. \Yhen once recorded, the right to that color to be perpelual,
and no other person is to use the same. The following gentlemen have
designated and claimed tlic colors, which are attached to their names
below :

Richard Singleton — Red jacket, black sleeves, black, cap.

Wade Hampton — Blue jacket, red sleeves, blue cap.

W. Sinkler — Red jacket and cap.

James Williamson, of Virginia — Blue jacket, blackcap.

Captain Rowe — Green jacket and cap.

0. P. Hare— Red and white.

W. Lowndes — Orange jacket, red sleeves, black cap.

John Bryant — Green.

John Singleton — Fancy Dress.

The propriety of paying more attention than has hitherto been the
case, to the costume of our Jockics, is becoming more and more mani-
fest cveiy year throughout our country. As we are rivalling our sport-
ing friends on the other side of the water in our horses, why should we
not endeavor to approach them in the skill and appearance of (hose,
who are " to steer them to the goal of f^une ?" Every occupation has,
and must have, a distinctive dress — a jockey, no less than any other
professional man. It behoves all, then, who are in any way interested
in keeping up the respectability of this profession, to provide that its

90

dress is a becoming and proper one. Who has not seen'a superb animal,
the very type and pride of beauty, arching his glossy neck, and tossing
his spirited head on high, before the eyes of an admiring crowd,
mounted by a little dirty specimen of humanity, in his shirt sleeves, rag-
ged trowsers and shoeless feet. These liveries of a young country are
rarely to be met with, it is true, now-a days ; yet they will, from time
to time, be seen, unless some measure be adopted by common consent
of all our clubs throughout the country, to banish them from onr courses.
We propose that the dress of the English Jockey be adopted. Can any
thing be more appropriate, more beautiful, than his silk jacket and cap,
his buckskin breeches, fitting snugly to the thigh and knee, with a neat
and light top boot completing the outfit ?

It is a standing rule in England, that no person shall be qualified to
mount at any race course, unless dressed in this way. If the leading
(itubs in this country would but pass a similar law, we venture to say, it
would, in a short time, be a very popular rule, universally adopted, not
only for 'the additional good appearance it would impart to our races,
but for the comfort and security it would afford to our Jockies.

We have another improvement to notice in the regulation of our
Club. An officer is appointed, whose oflSce it is to start the horses. The
experiment was tried at our last races, and worked admirably. By its
being made the business of one individual, the grooms and riders become
known to him, and he to them ; so that by a very little previous under-
standing, the horses are brought up, and got oft" without any of that
confusion and delay, which the uninitiated may think almost inseparable
from such an undertaking. Practice in this, as in every thing else, makes
perfect. A fair start can certainly be made by one, who has a quick eye,
good head, can keep cool and collected, and is willing to give a proper
attention to it.

It was —

Resolved^ in future, That the Handicap Race on Saturday, instead of
consisting of the Gate Money, as heretofore, be fixed at the specific
sum of 1600.

1846. — Wednesday, Feb. 18.— Jockey Club Purse, $1,000.— Free for
all ages, weight for age.

W. M Myers' b. c. Childe Harold, 3 yrs., by Sovereign, out of Ma-
ria West, (Chisolm,) 11

Pressly Shroyer's eh. g. Jerry Lancaster, 5 yrs , by Mark Moore,

damby Gobanna, 3 2

W.ade Hampton's b. m Sally Morgan, 6 yrs., by imp. Emancipa-
tion, out of Lady Morgan 2 3

Time— 1st heat, 8 m. 3^ sec; 2d heat, 8 m. ]4 sec. Childe Harold is

91

a fine, strong colt, and is destined to make popular the stock of his sire,
Sovereign, one of Col. Hampton's importations from England in 183 '7.
Same day— Second Race.— I mile heats, $100, conditions as before.
N. Green's b. m. Fanny Koberson, 6 yrs , by Priam, dam Arietta,

by Virginian, . . ....•••! 1

Mr. Sinkler's cb. f. Orpbeline, 4 yrs., by Rienzi, dam by Claremont, 2 2
Mr. Lowndes' b. f. Nightmare, 3 yrs., by Argyle, dam Zela, . . 3 dr.

Time — 1 m. 58 sec; 2d heat, 2 m. Won easily.
Thursday, Feb. 19. — Jockey Club Purse, $750. —3 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

Col. Hampton's ch. f. Castanet, 4 yrs., by Monarch, out of Betsey

Robbins, 12 1

W. M. Myeis' b h. Rodney, 5 yrs., by Priam, dam by John Richards, 2 12

Col. Singleton's br. h. Champion, 5 yrs., by Tarquin, out of imp.

Mania, . 3 3 dr.

Mr. Lowndes' ch. f. Stella, 4 yrs., by Young Rowton, out of Zela, . 4 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 6 m. 4 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 59 sec 3d heat, 6 m, 9
sec

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, $150. — 2 mile heats,
conditions as before.

J. C. Singleton's ch. m. Maid of Lodi, 5 yrs., by Hualpa, dam by

Phenomenon, '211

W. M. Myers' b. m. Andrewanna, 6 yrs., by Andrew, dam by Go-

hanna, ..322

W. A. Porter's ch. m. Taglioni, 6 yrs., by Priam, dam by Sir Charles, 1 3 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 4 m, 3 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 59 sec; 3d heat, 4 m. 9
sec

Friday, Feb. 20. — Jockey Club Purse, $500. — 2 mile heats, conditions
as before.

Col. Hampton's ch. h. Stanley Eclipse, 6 yrs., by Busiris, dam by

John Stanley, 11

Col. Singleton's b. m. Symmetry, 5 yrs., by Priam, out of Phe-
nomena, 22

Time — 1st heat, 4 m. 3 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 58 sec
Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, $150. — 2 mile heats,
conditions as before.

J. C. Singleton's b. f. Bellamira, 3 yrs., by Monarch, out of Kitty

Heath 11

W. M. Myers' ch. f., 3 yrs., by Billy Harris, out of Lady Morgan, 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 3 ra. 59 sec; 2d heat, 4 m. 13 sec.
Saturday, Feb. 21. — Handicap Race, $600. — 3 mile heats.

W. M. Myers' b. c. Childe Harold, 3 yrs, 90 lbs., .... 1 1
Maj. Shroyer's ch. g. Jerry Lancaster, 5 yrs., 100 lbs., ... 3 2
Wade Hampton's b.m. Sally Morgan, 6 yrs., 108 lbs., ... 2 3

Time — 1st heat, 6 m. 3 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 56 sec.

Same day — Second JRace. — Purse, $200. — Single 3 miles, weight for
age.

J. C. Singleton's ch. m. Maid of Lodi, 5 yrs, 1

W. M. Myers, ch. m. Taglioni, 6 yrs., 2

W. Hampton's ch. f. Castanet, 4 yrs., 3

Time — -5 ra. 59 sec,

1847. — Tuesdcuj, Feb. 16. — Sweepstakes for Colts and Fillies 2 yrs.
old. — 1 mile heats.— Colts to carry 85 lbs., fillies 82 lbs. — Entrance $100
— $50 forfeit, if declared by the 1st of the year.

Mr. Lowndes' ch. f., by Leviathan, dam imported Anna Maria, received
forfeit from R. C. Myers' b. f., by Priam, dam by Leviathan.

Wednesday, Feb. 17.— Jockey Club Purse, $1,000.-4 mile heats,
weights for age.

Mr. John Singleton's ch. m. Maid of Lodi, 6 yrs., by Hualpa, dam

by Phenomenon, 3 11

^ Col. Ilampton's ch m Castanet, 5 yrs., by Monarch, out of Betsey

Robbing, 12 2

Mr. 0. p. Hare's b. m. Patsey Anthony, 6 yrs., by Priam, dam by

Virginian, 2 3 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 8 m. 2 sec; 2d heat, 8 m. 7 sec; 3d heat, 8 m. 27
sec

Same day. — Hutchinson Sweepstakes, 3 yrs. old. — Heats, 2 miles. —
$250 entrance — $50 forfeit, if declared before the 1st November last —
$100 after that time — closed 1st May. — Tf three or more start, the Club
to add $500. — Colts carry 90 lbs., fillies 87 lbs.

0. p. Hare's b. c. Revenue, by Trustee, out of Rosalie Somers,

by Sir Charles, 4 13 1

Mr Sinkler's ch. c , by Shark, out of Atalanta, . . . .5212

Donald Rowe's b. c. Rio Grande, by Billy Harris, out of Lady

Morgan, . . . • 144 dis.

Wm. Lowndes' ch. f , by American Eclipse, dam by Sir Charles, 3 3 2 r. out.

Rich'd Singleton's b. f., by imp. Monarch, out of Blind Lottery, 2 dis.

Wade Hampton's b. c, by imp'd Monarch, out of imp'd Miss Acci-
dent, paid forfeit.

R. Singleton's b. f.,by imp'd Monarch, out of imp'd Langarmare, paid
forfeit.

O. P. Hare's gr. f., by Boston, out of Andrewetta, paid forfeit.

W. M. Myer's br. f. by Leviathan, dam by Stockholder, paid forfeit.

John C. O'Hanlon's b. c, by Argyle, dam by Sarpedon, paid forfeit.

R. C. Myers' ch. f., by Leviathan, out of Cora, by Eclipse, paid forfeit.

J. F. A.'s b. c, by iVrgyle, dam by Godolphin, jiaid forfeit.

J. F. Gamble's b. f., by Argyle, dam by imp'd Emancipation, paid
forfeit.

93

Calvin Green's ch. c. by Trustee, out of gr. m. Fly, by Gohanna, paid
forfeit.

John M. Botts' 1). c., by Cetus, dam Spindle, by Gohanna, paid forfeit.
Time — 1st heat, 3 m. oOf sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 47|- see.; 3d heat, 3 m.
5 If sec; 4th heat, 3 m. 54 sec

Tkuradciy, Fch. 18. — Jockey Club Purse, $750. — 3 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

Col Hampton's gr. m. Anti-Tariff, 5 yrs , by Convention, out of

imp mare, by Velocipeilo, 2 11

0. P. Hare's br. h. Protection, 4 yrs., by Holla, dam Rosalie Somers, 1 2 dr.
John Pv Harrison's ch. c John Alexander, 4 yrs., by Wagner, out

of Flora, distanced.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 50^ sec; 2d heat, 5 ra. 55 sec.

Same day. — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, $150. — 2 mile heats,

conditions as before.

John Singleton's b. f, by Oano, 4 yrs. old, ....-11
John R. Harrison's b m. Victoria, aged, by Rowton, out of Bacchus

marc, .... 22

Both heats won easily.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 57 sec ; 2d heat, 4 m. 1 sec.
Friday, Feb. 19. — Jockey Club Purse, $500. — 2 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

0. P. Hare's ch. f. Mariett.a, 4 yrs. old, by Priam, dam Canary, by

Sir Charles, . .311

J. C Singleton's b. f , 4 yrs. old, by Gano, 5 4 2

John R. Han-isou's ch. f. Rosa Lee^ 4 yrs , by Boston, dam imp.

Emily, 123

J. M. Bryan's gr. f , 4 yrs , by Hardluck, out of Vashtie, by Levia-
than 454

W. Lowndes' gr.f. Delta, 4 yrs., by Pacific, dam by Sir Richard, .235

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 49 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 50 sec; 3d heat, 3 m.
52 sec

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, $150. — 2 mile heats,
conditions as before.

11. Singleton's b. f. Bellamira, 4 yrs., by Monarch, out of Kitty

Heath 1

J. R. Harrison's eh. f. Aurora, 4 yrs., by Argyle, out of Lady Deer-
pond, 22

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 59 sec; 2d heat, 4 m. 7 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 20. — Handicap Race. — 3 mile heats. — $600.

0. P. ILire's b. c Revenue, 3 yrs , 90 lbs., 1 1

Col. Hampton's gr.m. Anti-Tariff, 5 yrs , 109 lbs , . ... 2 2
J. R Harrison's ch. c. John Alexander, 4 yrs., a feather, . . 3 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 53 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 57f sec.

94

Same da]/ — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, $200. — Single heat of
3 uiiles, weights for age.

0. P. Hare's br. h. Protection, 4 yrs., 102 lbs. 1

J. R. Harrison's b. m. Victoria, aged, 126 lbs., . . • . . 2

Time — 6 m. 4 sec.

Thus terminated the Races over the Washington Course for 1847. The
sport has been good throughout, as the time reported of the different
heats will show. The pleasure diffused seemed to be general, with but
one drawback, the unavoidable absence of one whose presence has al-
ways added a lustre to our meetings. By the influence of a lofty char-
acter and commanding example, he has not only given encouragement
to our local sport, but exercised an influence, in the administration of our
affairs, which has greatly assisted in putting the South Carolina Jockey
Club upon its present elevated position. We, of course, allude to no other
than to Col. Wade Hampton. The regret felt for the deprivation of his
presence, however, was, in some degree, mitigated, by the attendance
of another of the old habitues of our Course, Col. Singleton, whose re-
cent severe illness led us to apprehend he would, also, necessarily be ab-
sent. We trust that with renewed strength, and health, and spirits,
many days are yet in store for him, and that he may long be spared to
us, one of our boasts and ornaments, as he is of the Southern Turf.

Upon the whole, we may congratulate the lovers of the Turf among
us, on having had a very satisfactor}'^ and agreeable week, to which the
uninterrupted favorable state of the weather greatly contributed.

There was a very crowded attendance on Saturday evening at the clos-
ing meeting of the Club. Many arrangements were made for the next
season, which may have a tendency to increase the sport, and augment
the number of stables from other States. The Sweepstakes for 3 yr.
olds, run the/ Wednesday of this meeting, is to be opened again for next
year. It was, also, decided that the second races, usually run ort the
Thursday and Friday, should be dispensed with, and a Sweepstakes for 2
year olds, mile heats, and a Sweepstake for 3 yr. olds, mile heats, be
substituted.

Among other resolutions, a very important one was passed unani-
mously, to impart character and stability to all future Sweepstakes
opened, to be run over the Washington Course, and to secure, not only
a faithful observance of the conditions of the race, but the froiaiit pay-
ment for forfeits, incurred by declarations made within the appointed
time. The preamble and resolution is in these words :

Wherea,s, the South Carolina Jockey Club has opened Sweepstakes

95

over the Waf-hington Course, it becomes important to take measures for
securing a sure and prompt compliance with the conditions, which may
be attached to such stakes : Be it, therefore —

Resolved, That whenever a subscriber to a Sweepstakes opened, to be
run over the Washington Course, shall fail either to pay up his forfeit
for not starting, at or before the time of starting, or otherwise comply
with the conditions of the stake, he shall not be allowed to enter a horse
for any purse or stake, to be run for over the Course, until all such lia-
bilities be cancelled, and permission for entry to the purses or stakes be
given by the Stewards, or the Clerk, for satisfactory reasons assigned.

The Sweepstakes for 3 yr. olds, which occupied so much of public at-
tention and conversation, previous to its decision on Wednesday, and
has afforded so much matter of congratulation, since it has been over,
even to those who lost, as the result has shown that a field of better
bred ones have rarely, if ever, been brought to the Post in this country,
and acquitted themselves with more signal eclat. The subscribers to this
stake who started horses, may lay "this flattering unction to their soul,"
that they own a good horse, and will, in all probability, be well repaid,
by some future achievement, for any disappointment experienced now.
That the knowing ones calculate upon this, may be deduced from the
fact, that overtures have already been made for the purchase of the Shark
colt at a high figure ; and although the " Revenue" did contrive to Row
the Rio Orande " up Salt river," or as the little boys have thought proper
to pronounce it, " Rye Brandy," nevertheless his owner still continues
confident of his powers, and in excellent spirits as to his future career,
and will not consent to part with him even at a long price.

The more we reflect upon the issue of this race, the better satisfied
are we, that a finer two mile race has never been run on our Course —
we have conversed with many on this subject, conversant with the most
remarkable events of the Turf, by whom it is generally conceded, that
they have never known it surpassed in interest, and in the time made. It
should be recollected that there were four heats, and that each was close-
ly contested, with only a deviation of time between the fastest and slow-
est of six seconds and three-quarters — the fastest heat, which was the
second, having been run in 3 m. 41^ sec, and the slowest, being the
fourth, run in 3 m. 54 sec.

The winner pocketted two thousand four hundred and fifty dollars — a
pretty little crura for our Virginia friends, and which, we trust, in addi-
tion to the inducements we can offer, "of a fair field and no f;xvor," and
the delights of friendly interchanges, always so acceptable to the heart

95

of a tliorough-bred Virginian, will insure an annual visit from them, and
subscription to om- future stakes.

We are gratified to ascertain, from the success that has attended the
subscription to the stakes for 3 yr. olds, (this being the first year of it,)
and in consequence of the fine race it ])roduced, that it will he perpet-
uated by the Club, and be an annual affair. Much credit is due to the
gentleman who projected it, Mr. T. IT. Hutchinson. It is to be desig-
nated as tlie Hutchinson Stake, in compliment to that very active, zeal-
ous and efficient member of the South Carohna Jockey Club.

In reference to the Sweepstakes for 2 j^ear olds, which was fixed to
come off on Tuesday, and for wliich we had two nominations, we will
merely observe, that this is the first year of this stake — ^^just by way of
an experiment — got tip like "T/ie Nursery Plate'''' at Newmarket, which
is run at the second October meeting, and always commands a large en-
try, not so much with reference to the amount of money to be won by
it, as to a ^jJe/^/tc trial, with a view to subsequent events and engnge-
raents of greater importance. This race is confined to 2 year olds, to
young, untried tilings, hence the name in England, o? 'Nursery Stakes.'"

Among other improvements which have been projected on our Course,
a new weighing room has been prepared, and since the last meeting of
the Club, a very neatly constructed Chair, by order of the Club, lias been
imported by Mr. John Graveley, 58 East-Bay, for the better and more
convenient weighing of the Jockeys. This instruii;ent has been long
needed. It is known in England as Salter's Spring Balance, and is
made to weigh with exceeding accuracy any weight from one to two
hundred and fifty pounds. The only difference between the chair im-
ported by the Club and those in general use in England is, that ours is
constructed to denote the weight by pounds, instead of stones and pounds.

It is a very handy and neat affair. It will remain a few days longer
in the store of Mr. Graveley, where all who may feel disposed to ex-
amine it, and ascertain their tveiyht and standing in the community, may
have an opportunity of doing so, before it is removed to the Jockey Club
Stand on the Race Course.

The Club hitherto has been accustomed to assemble at tlie Carolina
Hotel, that having been the Headquarters of the Club for many years;
but some change has been found necessary this season, in consequence of
the recent illness of its worthy proprietor. A change has been made at
his own instance, and took away from many much of the pleasure of
the race week. Our friend ^4»..'7?(S, of the illustrious house of the Stuarts,
has been so long identified with the meeting and doings of our Club, and

97

was during our Races, such a prominent feature in Broad-street, at his
own hospitable door, like Dennis Bulgruddery, in the Play of John Bull,
" looking out for customers," all who have been iuthe habit of taking an
active part in the proceedings of the week, have missed him very much
from his usual post among us.

1848. — Tuesday^ Feb. 22. — Sweepstakes for 2 year olds, mile heats,

carrying 90 lbs. ; nominations to be the get of Santa Anna.

Mr. Lowndes' b. c, 2 yrs. old, by Santa Anna, dam by Little Billy, 1 1
W. C. Hey ward's ch. c, 2 yrs. old, by Santa Anna, out of Ida, by

imp. Barefoot, 22

Col. Alston's ch. c, by Santa Anna, out of Aunt Nina, dead.

Time, — 1st heat, 1 ra. 58 sec; 2d heat, 1 m. 5*7 sec.

Wednesday, Feb. 23. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — 4 mile heats.

W. Sinkler's ch. h , 4 yrs., by Shark, out of Atalanta, . . . 1 w over.
L. Lovell's b h. 4 yrs., by Monarch, out of Mary Frances, by

Director, 2

M. R. Singleton's ch. c. Marlbank, 3 yrs., by Margrave, out of Mul-

tiflora, by Director, distanced.

Time — 8 m. 1 sec.

Same day. — Hutchinson Sweepstakes, for 3 year olds, 2 mile heats,
$250 entrance; $50 if declared before the 1st November, $100 after that
time. If three or more start, the Club to add $500, Colts, 90 lbs. ;
fillies, 87.

N. Green's br. c. Free Trade, by Jmp. Mercer, dam by Monmouth

Eclipse, •.211

R. C. Myers' b. f by Priam, dam by Eclipse, 12 2

W. H. Sinkler's ch. c. by Bertrand, Jr., out of imp. Marigold, . 3 bro. down.

Wm. J, Ilarley's b. f., by Sovereign, out of Sally Magrath, paid
forfeit.

C. & R. Green's b. c, by imp. Mercer, dam by American Eclipse,
paid forfeit,

O. P. Hare's ch. c. by Boston, out of Rosalie Somers, paid forfeit.

R, C. Myers gr. c. by Leviathan, dam by imp. Rowton, paid forfeit.

J. C. Singleton's br. f. by Priam, out of Atalanta, paid forfeit.

M, R, Singleton's ch, f, by imp, Margeaux, out of imp. Queen, paid
forfeit.

Wm. Beauchamp's b. c. by Foreigner, out of Josephine, paid forfeit,

W. W. Barber's br. f. by Hornblower, out of dam of Stanley Eclipse,
paid forfeit.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 47|- sec. ; 2d, 3 ra. 54 sec; 3d, 4 m, 3 sec,

Thursday, Feb. 24, — Jockey Club Purse, $750. — 3 mile heats, con-
ditions as before,
7

98

0. p. Hare's gr. f. Bostona, 4 yrs.jby Boston, out of Andrewetta, . 1 1
Wm. Lowndes' ch. f. Rosemary, 4 yrs., by Eclipse, out of Miss

Cheat, by Sir Charles, 2 2

John Harrison's b. m. 5 yrs., by Sarpedon, dam by Archy, . . dist.

Time — 1st lieat, 5 m. 52 sec. ; 2d, 6 m. 6 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Hutchinson Sweepstakes, for 2 year olds,
mile heats — $50, if declared before the 1st November, $100 after that
time.

W. C. Heyward's ch. c. by Santa Anna, out of Ida, by imp.

Barefoot 2 11

M. R- Singleton's ch. c. by Monarch, out of imp. Fleet, by Augustus, 1 2 dr.

D. G.'s gr. f., by Convention, out of imp. Gazelle, paid forfeit.
Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 47 sec; 2d heat, 1 m. 59 sec; 3d heat, walked
over.

Fridai/, Feb. 25. — Jockey Club Purse, $500. — 2 mile heats, condi-
tions as before.

W. H. Sinkler's bl. c. Giraffe, 4 yrs., by Argyle, out of imp. Gazelle, 1 1
W. M. Myers' br. f Countess, 4 yrs., by Leviathan, dam by Stock-
holder, .......... 2 2

R. C. Myeis' br. f , 3 yrs , by Priam, dam by Leviathan, ..43

• 0. P. Hare's ch. f Palmetto, 3 yrs , by Leviathan, out of imp. Anna

Maria, 3 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 57^ sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 56 sec.
Same day — Hutchinson Sweepstakes, for 3 year olds, mile heats —
$250 entrance; $50 if declared before the 1st November, $100 after that
time.

C. & N. Green's br. c. Free Trade, by imp. Mercer, dam by Mon-
mouth Eclipse, walked over.

O. P. Hare's ch. f. Palmetto, paid forfeit.
R. C. Myers' br. f. by Priam, paid forfeit.
J. C. Singleton's b. c. by Bertrand, Jr., paid forfeit.
W. Beauchamp's b. c, by Foreigner, paid forfeit.
Saturday, Feb. 26. — Handicap Race. — 3 mile heats.
W. Sinklci's ch. c. Shark, 4 yra., by Shark, out of Atalanta,

102 lbs. 12 1

W. M Myers' br. f. Countess, 4 yrs., by imp. Leviathan, dam by

Stockholder, 90 lbs , 3 12

W. Myers' gr.f Bostona, 4 yrs , by Boston, dam Androwetta, 99 lbs., 2 3 3

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 57 sec. ; 2d heat, 5 m. 59 sec. ; 3d heat, 6 m.
5 sec.

First heat. — Even betting on Shark against the field — they jumpt
off with a beautiful start, close on each other's heels, the Countess then
led oflf, Shark took the track, however, after going half a mile, Bostoua
7*

99

at the same time running up, and placing herself second, the three go-
ing well together within themselves, until the last mile, when Bostona
made her effort to get nearer the leading horse. Shark was not to be
cauf/ht, however, and ran in, several lengths ahead. Countess evidently
did not run for this heat. Immediately the heat terminated, bets were
oifered freely on Countess against the field, which were taken up on all
sides, reailily, by the friends of Shark aud Bostona. The backers of
Countess built their hopes upon the advantage of the 9 lbs. taken off
her by the handicappers, and the chances, that possibly Shark might
break down, as it was reported he had been complaining a little in one
of his pins. We scanned him veiy closely, but confess we could see no
cause for apprehension. The anxiety of the crowd now began to in-
crease every moment, and on looking round we saw men excited as to
the issue, that we never knew moved before.

Second heat — Afforded a very animated contest. As may have
been expected. Countess lost no time in opening the dance, Shark join-
ing hands, and swinging by the booths with a spirit and alacrity that
indicated they had probably been taking lessons in the polka, or gallop-
ade, Bostona trailing for the first mile. In this order they ran until
entering the back stretch in the 2d mile, when Shark went up and
changed the figure a little by locking his fair partner. After a desperate
eftbrt he took the track from her, which she again recovered, however,
soon after passing under the string over the judge's chair in the 2d
mile. Shark now ])rudently drew out a little upon the harder ground,
and perseveringly struggled home for the heat ; but he did not again
reach the*filly, who won by about a length. As soon as Bostona dis-
covered that Shark had taken the track from Countess, in the 2d mile,
apprehending it was all over but shouting, unless she could turn the
fate of the day, put on additional steam, showing some of the fire of her
gallant sire, with something like locomotive velocity rushed to the front
couple ; they all then kept up a determined struggle to the pole, Coun-
tess coming out first, as we have already stated, hy a length only^ vShark
second, and Bostona well up in the third place. The manner in which
Countess had won this heat, and having cooled oft" well, while Bostona
evidenced no imusual symptoms of distress, overcast the prospects for
the final success of the Shark colt. His owner, however, lost no con-
fidence in him, remembering no doubt that even the muscles of the ele-
phant and the wings of the fleetest bird will sometimes be fatigued, and
that although Shark may have been outlasted in the heat, yet such
were his powers of endurance, he would probably recover quicker than
either of his competitors. The result proves he was right ; but, the

100

rivals have been well rubbed and groomed, and have started again for
the

Third heat. — Countess led off as before, Bostona second, and Shark
a little in the rear, but close upon the heels of the Countess — Shark
was evidently waiting for Bostona to show her hand and make play,
keeping in such a position, that if she failed to do so within a certain
time, to be able to win the race in a brush in the last quarter. Bostona
not drawing nearer the Countess than when they first started, at the
gates, about a half a mile from home, Shark was seen gathering himself
up for mischief, " to do or die" — a hard struggle ensued — tlie three
were close together — they were side by side, neck and neck : it was
anybody's race ; they came up the quarter stretch at a rattling rate,
with a speed that seemed to outstrip the wind. The struggle was be-
coming more and more exciting every jump. The Jockey on Shark
pushing his faithful horse to the utmost, kept his eyes fixed upon his
rivals, as if intent upon measuring their powers, that he might the bet-
ter judge when he should make his final efi'ort — neck and neck still
they hung upon each other — even within a few yards of the finish,
neither had the advantage — up to the last stride the result was in doubt
— then came the climax of anxious excitement — with great skill and
coolness, worthy a Nat, a Chifney or a Robinson, (the crack riders of
England,) the boy on Shark lifted his horse from the ground, and
landed him first at the post by a head only ! No sooner was the result
proclaimed, than there instantly " rose from earth to heaven the wild
Hurra" — there was a simultaneous burst of enthusiasm, we never heard
equalled upon our Course, a striking contrast to the breathless anxiety
that pi'evailed a moment before. The close lines of people on either
side of the Course suddenly broke up — the roped arena was thronged —
crowds following and cheering the winning horse as he returned to the
scales, imparting a new liveliness to the scene, while others were rush-
ing about in delight, and brightened countenances, to receive the bets
they had won. It was quite delightful to see even the losers paying
their money with a good grace, satisfied to pay a little for such a result.
The last mile in the third heat was run in 1 m. 57 sec, and we must
not omit to mention, in justice to Bostona, that she ran this heat under
great disadvantages, the saddle having slipt soon after she started. Our
great surprise was, that the rider held on as well as he did, for he fre-
quently had to put his hands down her neck, to keep himself upon her
back.

101

Same day — Second Mace. — Jockey Club Purse, $200. — A single dash
of 3 miles, weight for age.

0. P. Hare's b. m. Miss Coutts, 5 yrs., by Boston, dam Kate Kearney, . 1
W. Lowndes' cb.f. Rosemary, 4 yrs., by Eclipse, out of iVIiss Cheat,

by Sir Charles, 2

M. R. Singleton's ch. c. Marlbank, 3 yrs., by Margrave, dam by Di-
rector, 3

Time — 5 m. 57|- sec.

Several changes with regard to the Course and its appurtenances
may be noticed since last year. The Jockey Club Stand, usually occu-
pied by the Judges and Timers of the Races, has been remodelled. The
heavy pillars, which so deformed it, and were so injudicious and in bad
taste, have been removed, and light wrought iron posts have been sub-
stituted. The building consequently has assumed a nnich more light
and attractive appearance, and a clearer view from it of course, is ob-
tained of the Course.

The Grand Stand, which has been so generally admired for its neat
appearance and the accommodation it affords, has been still further
improved by a new coat of paint, and a new set of Venetian blinds.
The ladies, therefore, who may now honor the Stand by their presence,
will be altogether protected from wind and weather, sun and glare — dis-
comforts they have hitherto, at times, been subjected to.

The weighing of the Jockies was conducted as it was last season, in a
comfortable room in the basement of the Grand Stand, regularly
arranged for that special purpose. The patent weighing chair, imported
by the Club, we have already described. It was used again during this
meeting. It was found to work remarkably well, and greatly to facili-
tate the duties of the stewards. "We cannot too earnestly recommend
these machines to other Clubs throughout the country.

We must not omit to notice the importation from England, by the
Club, of a veiy complete Timepiece, to enable the Judges to time the
horses with the greatest possible accuracy. It is in appearance a highly
finished clock, made by Dent, of London ; the dial plate is six inches in
diameter, the hour and minute hands are of gold, whilst by way of con-
trast, the more easily to designate them, the second hand, moving in a
separate circle, is of steel. It is an eight day movement, with patent
lever escapement, and its principle value to the Club consists, for the
purpose for which it is intended, in having a large stop or spring, by
which its action may be stopped every second, and set in motion again.
It is, altogether, a very valuable article.

We confess, we have been much struck this season by the fact, and

102

deem it of liappy augiiiy to tbe future interests of the Club, that we
have so many young men of the good old Carolina stock making their
dehut upon the turf. "Who has not read with pleasure the names of the
two young Singletons, Lowndes, Sinkler, Heyward ? young men of for-
tune and of h6nor, who will doubtless walk in the footsteps of their
fathers, and pursue this popular pastime of racing, not merely for filthy
lucre, but con amove.

The Club has changed the time of holding its meetings. Instead of
our Races taking place, as heretofore, at the end of the month, they will
commence, in future, on the first Wednesday/ in February. The first
day's race in 1849 will therefore be on the Yth of February.

ISi^.— Wednesday, Feb. 1. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — 4 mile
heats, weight for age.

0. P. Hare's gr. m. Bostona, 5 yrs., by Boston, out of Andrewetta, 1 1
Mr. Sinklcr's c. h. 5 yrs., by Shark, out of Atalanta, ... 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 50 sec. ; 2d heat, 7 ra. 57 sec.

Second Mace. — Hutchinson Sweepstakes for 3 year olds. — 2 mile

heats — $250 entrance, $50 if declared before the 1st November, $100

after that time— the Club to add $500.

Mr. Stuart's (Col. Hampton's nomination) b. f. Millwood, by Mon-
arch, out of Fanny, 11

Mr. James Tally's eh. c by Boston, dam by Tom Tough, ..22

Mr, Green's b. c. by Clarion, dam by John Richards, paid forfeit.

Mr. John C. Singleton's gr. f, by Convention, out of imp. Gazelle,
paid forfeit.

Mr. Stuart's ch. c. by Herald, out of Maria West, paid forfeit.

Time — 1st heat. 3 m. 48 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 47^ sec.

Thursday, Feb. 8. — Jockey Club Purse, $750. — 3 mile heats, condi-
tions as before,

Jno Harrison's cb. m. Rosa Lee, 6 yrs., by Boston, out of imp. Emily, 1 1

W. H. Sinkler's br. g., 3 yrs., by Monarch, dam, imp'd, by Glaucus, 3 2
John C. Singleton's br. m. Countess, 5 yrs., by Leviathan, dam by

Stockholder 2 dis.

J. R. Bullock's ch. m. Comet, 5 yrs., by Trustee, dam by Eclipse, . dis.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 52 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 47 sec.

Second Race. — Hutchinson Sweepstakes for 2 year olds, mile heats,
— $250 entrance, $50 if declared before the 1st November, $100 after
that time ; if two or more start, the Club to add $200.

Mr. Stuart's (Col. Hampton's nomination) br. c, by imp. Monarch,
out of imp. Emily, walked over.

Mr. Sinkler's ch. f., by Phantom, out of Great Western, paid forfeit.

103

Mr. Green's ch. f. by imp. Mercer, dam by John Richards, paid
forfeit,

Mr. Green's b. c, by imp. Mercer, dam by Monmouth Eclipse, paid
forfeit.

Mr. Tally's b. c, by Texas, dam by Goliath, paid forfeit.

Friday, Feb. 9. — Jockey Club Purse, $500. — 2 mile heats, conditions
as befoi'e.

James Tally's b. g. Thirteen of Trumps, 3 yrs., by Boston, dam by

Priam, 1 1

0. P. Hare's b. f, 3 yrs., by Willis, dam bjTimoleon, ... 2 2

W. H. Sinkler'scb. f. Reciprocation, 2 yrs. old, by Phantom, out of

Great Western, dis.

J. K. Bullock's ch. f., 2 yrs. old, by Trustee, dam by Andrew, . . dis.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 49J sec. ; 2d heat, 3 ra. 50^ sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Hutchinson Sweepstakes for 3 year olds,

mile heats — $250 entrance, $50 if declared before 1st November, $100

after that time; if two or more start, the Club to add $200.

Mr. Green's b. c, by Clarion, dam by John Richards, ... 1 1
Mr. Stuart's b. f. by Monarch, out of imp. Emily, .... 2 2
J. C. Singleton's br g. by Hero, out of imp. Helen, ... 3 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 50 sec; 2d heat, 1 ra, 52^ sec. Add forfeits.
Saturday, Feb. 10. — Handicap Race, Purse $600. — 3 mile heats.

J. R. Harrison's ch. m. Rosa Lee, 6 yrs. old, by Boston, out of imp.

Emily, 117 lbs., 11

0. P. Hare's gr. m Bostona, 5 yrs. old, by Boston, out of Andrew-

etta, 1U9 lbs., 2 2

W. H. Sinkler's ch. h. Shark, out of Atalanta, 106 lbs., ... 3 3

Time — 1st heat, 5 ra. 51 sec. ; 2d heat, 5 m. 48 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — A single heat of 3 miles. — Jockey Club

Purse, $200, weight for age.

0. P. Hare's b. f 3 yrs , by Willis, out of Mary Lea, .... 1
W. H Skinner's br. g , 3 yrs., by Monarch; dam imp'd, by Glaucus, . 2
James Tally's ch. c. Tally-Ho, 3 yrs., by Boston, dam by Tom Tough, . 3

Time — 5 m. 49 sec.

This was one of those Races we like to see, and take much delight in
reporting — it was certainly a aiagnificent Race, every inch closely con-
tested— and we venture to say, no one could have seen it without feeling
an interest in it. The uncertainty, the vicissitudes, the changes that
marked it from the first jump, up to the throbbing anxiety of the final
struggle, created a concentration of interest that could not fail to awaken
a pleasurable excitement, even in the coldest bosom. We cannot think
of passing over such an event without as particular a notice of it as our
leisure will permit, and our fancy prompt.

104

The Jockies mounted, and took their places. The word was given.
The horses, as if endued with intelligence, and an instinctive desire for
fair play, dashed forward a.t the very same instant. It was a beautiful
and exciting sight to see those fleet and impetuous horses, giving them-
selves up to the excitement of the occasion with a sort of personal relish,
carried away by their own ardor. Roused of their own free will and
accord, into a wild and intoxicating gallop, as if they were really of
themselves taking all the pleasure in the race, they were affording to
the spectators. Like roses on the same stem shaking in the wind, they
hung together with unabating energy, and at a rattling pace. One,
moving with a strong and steady stride, whilst the other two, light and
agile as fawns, bounded along without an apparent effort. It was im-
possible to predict what the result would be. As they passed under the
string and commenced the last mile, their riders leaned a little forward,
and gathered up their reins with a closer and stronger grasp — not to
check the speed of their coursers, but evidently to obtain additional
power to brace and steady the good animals they strode, knowing the
great struggle was soon to coaie, and that they would have to hurry
them on still faster and faster if possible, by the aid of whip and spur 1
All three Jockies seemed now, by a simultaneous impulse, to bury their
spurs at the same moment in their horses flanks. Thus goaded, the
excited animals darted forward with a more furious speed — a magnifi-
cent struggle commenced — they flew along the back stretch, like swal-
lows on the wing, past the gates ; then, in as little time as it takes us to
indite it, rushed round into the straight run home, like arrows, shot

" From some hunter's strong, unerring bow,"

flying so straight, and true to the mark, and with such velocity, as to be
almost in their rapid flight, for a time as uudistinguishable in form and
color, as the viewless spirits of the air through which they were passing,
and with which, it took no great sti'ctch of a poet's fancy to imagine,
they were joyfully gambolling. A deep and strange silence brooded
over the crowd. Every eye was intently fixed upon the competitors, as
with flanks soioking, eyes dilated, nostrils heaving, with sinews of steel
they reached the winning chair. Anxiety seemed to have deprived the
spectators of their breath, until the goal was past, and the victory won.
Then a long shout, or rather a loud murmur of admiration, escaped from
the lips of all those, whose hearts, a moment before, were too full for
words ; and who, even then, when the race was over, from witnessing
the changes and doubtful vicissitudes of this truly beautiful contest, were
a little bewildered, beside themselves with delight — a sort of cloud hover-

105

ing, as it were, before their mental vision, rendering them uncertain, for
a time, whether the animated scene around them, the exciting race, the
moving figures, had been real all, or only one of those pictured illusions
in some wonderful phantasmagoria, which are seen, sometimes conjured
up by necromantic art, neither a reality nor yet a dream !

This race was a magnificent wind up, indeed, to the sports of the
week, and proves the good judgment of the Club in terminating our
Races with a description of race that must always insure, when the
horses are at all equal, excellent sport. Being but a single heat, there
can be no waiting for chances, but every one must make play ab initio,
if he wishes to console himself at the finish with the agreeable re-
flection, that Finis coronat opus.

Our Races have taken place about a fortnight earlier than usual of
late years, the time of holding our meeting having been changed from
the last to the Jirst week in February. We hope this change will
eventuate well, but we confess we have our misgivings as to its policy.
In our recollection, once before has this been attempted. It was fairly
tried, and failed ; the members of the Club, " for good and sufficient
reasons, thereunto them moving," soon changing back again, the expe-
rience of a few seasons proving that it would not answer. From the
reorganization of the Club in 1*786, our Races have been held towards
the end of February, with the exception of a few years, when, owin^ to
unavoidable circumstances, they took place a little earlier. In 1818,
an eftbrt was made to alter the rule so as to fix the Races permanently
for the first week in February ; by a very unanimous vote it was re-
solved, that the annual Races should in future be run on the first Wed-
nesday, and two following days in February. This arrangement con-
tinued in force until the year 1822, when, by an equally decided vote,
the time was extended to the first Wednesday after the second Monday/
in the month. This was gaining a little, but it seems not all that the
majority thought likely to be conducive most to the interest of the Club
and best accommodate its meeting to those of other Clubs in this State
and Georgia, for at the very next meeting, 1823, an overwhelming vote
fixed the Races for the last Wednesday in February ! and this, ever
since, has been the date of our Races up to the present season.

We have said we hope the change will eventuate well. The only
fear we have is on account of weather — though the month of January,
and as far as we have got into February, has been uncommonly fine
this season — more like spring than midwinter ; nevertheless the weather
at the beginning of this month is generally inclement, consequently un-
favorable to racing.

106

Witli the exception of the change above mentioned, nothing of gene-
ral interest has occurred since the last meeting. The Sweepstakes were
opened, but did not fill as well as in former seasons. We think this
may be accounted for by the limited time allowed for nominating. The
1st of August is quite early enough, instead of the 1st of May, and
would always insure a larger field ; that is, if there are any young things
coming forward at all, throughout the country. SuflScient time, at all
events, would then be afforded for a trial of the two and three year
olds, that would be likely to be named, and their owners would with
greater confidence engage them in the stakes, the Club so liberally
opens to public competition.

We remember the very first year these stakes were instituted, the
time for closing was fixed for the 1st of May, but that period transpired,
and not a single name was sent to the Secretary. A meeting of the
stewards was consequently held, and the time extended to the 1st of
August, by which a large entry was secured, and a fine field of colts
and fillies came to the post — it was Revenue's year, when, it will be
recollected by all our Turfmen, he beat, after a severe race, the cele-
brated Shark, and several others. It will behove the stewards, and we,
therefore, respectfully suggest to them, to look to this matter another
season.

We regret to state that the gentleman, who was the first to propose
the establishment of this Stake, as an annual Race over the Washington
Course, has, since our last meeting, paid the debt of nature, and gone to
his long home ! He expired in New York last summer, after the illness
of only a few hours.

"He was borne to the earth by the friends that he died with," the
event causing a great sensation at the time, not only among those upon
whom devolved the last sad offices of aftection, but also among the
many friends he left behind at home — the companions of his youth.

The South Carolina Jockey Club has reason to lament his end, for
he was a zealous and efficient member, exceedingly popular in the circle
in which he moved, characterized by fine social qualities ; a cheerful,
amiable temper, and a ready disposition to oblige every one about him.
There is no one, we are sure, who knew him but will often think of him
and miss him very much ; there is no one, who has been accus-
tomed, as we have been, to see him and hail him, as a kindred spirit for
many years, during every returning Race week, but will regret that our
places of meeting will ne'er again resound with, nor our convivial re'
unions be again animated by, his welcome voice !

*' Poor Tom's a-cold 1" Alas, it is too true ! But the hearts that beat

107

kindly towards him in life,» still beat towards liim as warmly as of
yore !

It is in behalf, therefore, of our many associates of the Turf, who?
with us, liked him living, and are disposed to honor him now that he is
dead, that we record, in token of respect for his memory, this sincere
though feeble testimonial of esteem and friendship.

Making the proper allowance for this drawback, upon the whole the
season of 1849 has given infinitely more pleasure than was anticipated
by the most sanguine.

The show of private carriages, cf the holyday or Corinthian order, as
in other and better times, was cheering, giving consequence and eclat to
the assemblage — these, on arriving at the Grand Stand, dischai'ged their
fair freight, with order and regularity, wheeling round to the space
allotted to them, and thus giving way to others as they drove up. The
advantage of separate entrances to the Course was very apparent this
year; whilst

" Those who drive at random,
Whisky, buggy, gig or dog cart, curricle or tandem,"

bad a gate appropriated to their special accommodation, and the pedes-
trians another, the members of the Club using, of course, their pri-
vate gate, all confusion was avoided both in entering and departing from
the Course.

As the hour approached for starting the horses, the inclosure about
the stand was, day after day, well filled by the members and their
invited guests, whilst the Grand Stand, its portico and saloon, presented
a beautiful appearance. The weather being fine throughout the week,
mimbers of the softer sex brightened the scene with their presence,
identifying themselves with the noble diversion, in which either their
husbands, brothers, or lovers seemed to take so much interest, and ap-
pear to such advantage, not only from the agreeable enjoyment the
sport itself furnishes, but the charm and refinement the presence of
ladies manifestly occasions — proof of the wisdom and truth of the pre-
vailing sentiment, that no pursuit can be successful, or happiness in this
world perfect, unless we secure for it the approving smiles of luoman !
It cannot be denied that they do lend enchantment to every scene !

We were often reminded during the week, from the enthusiasm that
prevailed from time to tiine, of the good old days of the Charleston
Turf, and we were frequently tempted, when we heard the people shout,
to call to them, like Damon, "to shout again and again !"

No one who attended our meeting but must have been gratified by

108

the quality of the sport — not a slow heat having been run^ and we have
had the fastest second heat ever run on our present track.

Socially, also, it has been a charming meeting, not characterized by
boisterous merriment, but refined, elegant enjoyment, with which the
heart and good breeding have had much to do. So signally successful
has it been, attended by such unanimity of sentiment throughout on
various subjects of future interest lo the Club, that we believe a new
vitality has been imparted, and the perpetuity of Racing in Charleston
insured, under even improving auspices ; stimulating, as it ha& done,
our youth to join the Club in larger numbers than usual, and encourag-
ing the old habitues of the Course, by still remaining members " stead-
fast in the good faith," to continue to the Club the benefit of their expe-
rience and worth.

At the final meeting of the Club on Saturday, Sweepstakes for the
next year were opened, with the same conditions as those of the present
meeting, and a resolution was passed to designate them as the " Hut-
chinson Stakes^'' in honor of the memory of the gentleman who origi-
nated them. At the annual election for officers no change was made, a
pleasing indication of the harmony that prevails in the Club.

1850. — Wednesday, Feb. 6. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — For all
ao'es, weight for age. — 4 mile heats.

M. R- Singleton's br. g. Minor, by imp. Monarch, dam by Glaucus,

4 yrs., -....11

Wade Hampton's b. f. Millwood, by imp. Monarch, out of Fanny, 4

yrs., 2 2

R. C. Richardson's ch. c. Highland Johnny, by Bertrand, Jr., dam by

Mucklejohn, 3 yrs., dis.

Time — V m. 57 sec; 7 m. 59 sec.

A very interesting feature in this Race was the meeting again, on our
Turf in honest, friendly rivalry, three such time-honored names as Hamp-
ton Sino-leton, and Richardson. The latter gentleman, a son of one of
our early friends. Col. James B. Richardson, we are most happy to see on
our Turf. He has made his debut this year, with a stable of horses, all
the get of Bertrand, Jr. We sincerely welcome him to the place of his
father and trust, after a few years experience, as a recompense to himself
and as promotive of our sports over the Washington Course, and as
tending to advance the ends and objects of our Club, — the improvement
of our breed of horses, — he will help to revive the good old days when
his kind-hearted, amiable father had the pride and glory of entering and
winning with such horses as Transport, Bertrand, Jr., Little Venus, and
Julia.

109

Same day. — Hutchinson Sweepstaks, for 3 year olds. — Colts 90 lbs.,
fillies 87 lbs. Sub. $250 each; 1^100 forfeit; $50 if declared before the
1st November. If two or more start the Club to add $500. Closed on
1st May. 2 mile heats.

N. Green's b.c. Stockton, by imp. Mercer, own brother to Free Trade, 1 1
M. R. Singleton's ch. c. Guardian, by imp. Trustee, dam by imp.

Rowton, .22

John Harrison's ch f. by imp. Trustee, out of American Maid, . 3 3

O. P. Hare's ch. c. by Boston, out of Canary, paid forfeit.
James Talley's b. f. by Orator, out of Sarah Washington, paid forfeit.
M. R. Singleton's b. c. by Hero, out of imp. Fleet, paid forfeit.
C. & N. Green's ch. c. by imp. Trustee, dam by Mucklejohn, paid forfeit.
Time — 3 m. 49 sec; 3 m. 47 sec.

Thursday, Feb. 7. — Jockey Club Purse, $750. — For all ages, weights
as before. — 3 mile heats.

N. Green's b. h. Free Trade, 5 yrs., by imp. Mercer, dam by Mon-
mouth Eclipse, ......... 1 1

Wade Hampton's b. c. Lithgow, 3 yrs. old, own brother to Millwood, 3 2

John Harrison's ch. m. Rosa Lee, aged, by Boston, out of imp. Emily, 2 dis.

R. C. Richardson's ch. c Paragon, 3 yrs., by Bertrand, Jr., out of

Zoe, dis.

Time — 5 m. 45 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 44 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, $150. — For all ages,

weights as before. — 2 mile heats.

John Harrison's ch. c. by imp. Monarch, out of Lucy Abbott, 4 yrs., 1 1
R.C. Richardson's b. g. Hop-Lightly, aged, by Bertrand, Jr., . 2 2

Time — 3 m. 56-^ sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 55 sec.

Friday, Feb. 8. — Jockey Club Purse, $500. — For all ages, weights as

before. — 2 mile heats.

N. Green's b. h. Gen. Cass, 4 yrs., by Clarion, out of the dam of

Hornblower, .11

R. C. Myers' ch. f. Jane Bullock, 3 yrs., by imp. Trustee, dam by

Andrew, 3 2

M. R. Singleton's ch. g. Lot, 3 yrs., by Hero, dam by Sir Archy, . 2 3

Time — 3 m. 45 sec. ; 2d heat, 3 m. 47 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Hutchinson Sweepstakes. — For 3 year
olds. — Colts 90 lbs., fillies 87 lbs. Subscription $250 ; $100 forfeit if
declared before the 1st November. Closed the 1st May. If two or
more start the Club to add $200. — Mile heats.

N. Green's ch. c. by imp. Trustee, dam by Mucklejohn, walked over.

M. R. Singleton's ch. c Guardian, pedigree above, paid forfeit.

Saturday, Feb. 9. — Handicap Race. — Purse $600. — For all ages. — 3
mile heats.

4

1

1

3

2

2

1

3

3

2

4

dr.

110

M. K. Singleton's br. g. Minor, pedigree above, 4 yrs., 99 lbs..
Wade Hampton's b. f. Millwood, pedigree above, 4 yrs., 94 lbs.,
John Harrison's ch. m. Rosa Lee, pedigree above, aged, 113 lbs
N.Green's b. c Stockton, pedigree above, 3 yrs., 90 lbs ,

Time — 5 m. 53 sec; 5 m. 54^-; 5 ra. 5*7 sec.

First heat. — All being in motion, the signal was given to be off, when
Stockton reared and hung back, by which he lost several lengths. Rosa
Lee took up the running, Minor and Millwood evidently not going for
the heat, but well up, Stockton trailing. In this order they ran for two
miles and a half, when Stockton coming up with a rush, locked Millwood,
putting her so much upon her mettle, that the boy could hardly restrain
her ; he took a pull upon her, however, and drew her back to her place-
Meanwhile Minor was so close up with Rosa Lee, that many wondered he
did not make an eflbrt for the heat ; but this seemed not to be the policy
of his owner, so after driving the mare up to 5.53, he resigned the con-
test, after passing the distance stand, and quietly cantered in, Rosa Lee
winning the heat.

Second heat. — Rosa Lee took the lead, but Minor immediately went
up to her, and after a magnificent brush at the end of the first mile, took
the track. Millwood, as in the first heat, dropt into the third place, with
Stockton also in waiting, until the last mile, when Rosa Lee, Stockton,
and Mihvood simultaneously forced the running, and got into some se-
vere work. Minor, however, kept in front, and won the heat, after a
very exciting race. Stockton Avas then withdrawn.

This was a very beautiful heat — in one portion of it the contending
nags were all together for a mile or so — Millwood was whisking her tail,
a peculiarity she has in running; Stockton was trying, with his long
lurching strides, to creep between her and the rails; Rosa Lee was mov-
ing along with a grace and speed worthy of her four year old form ; and
Minor was so mixed up with them, that from the distance they were
from us on the other side of the Course, it was impossible to say what po-
sition he exactly occupied ; they were head and head, they were stroke
and stroke ; they went along fast as Ihe clouds hurrying above them;
the blast of the tempest seemed to fly after them in vain. It began to
rain heavily, yet, with lusty sinews, undauntedly they breasted the
weather and they braved the storm. As they rushed through the de-
scending waters, skimming the surface of the Course, and dashing about
them the spray as they passed, they reminded us of a flock of the stormy
petrel on the wing, to whom all weathers are alike, but who delight
most in the rain and in the tempest. The excitement was immense
■when Minor showed full in front of the flying four, and swinging round
the turn into the straight run home, looked very much like a winner.

Ill

Third heat. — The word is given, and in an instant the three have
dashed off again within a few feet of each otlier. Minor is in the lead,
but the others are close upon him in pursuit. No change of position
took place until the end of the first round, when Rosa Lee came up with
Millwood to Minor's side, and they passed the stand in a rank of three.
During the second mile Minor drew out again a little in advan(;e, but the
field is not to be shaken off; the nearest head now touches his loins, and
the whole are urged to still greater speed; Rosa Lee and Millwood are
drawing up closer and closer; they are gaining little by little; inch by
inch they creep up ; on reaching the last half mile they are all together
in a cluster; no jostling and running against eaidi other, so as to retard
each other's flight, but each keeping his own line, and moving with an
even, steady stride. Now come the moments of anxious excitement;
among the spectators the interest thickens; Minor finding himself so
nearly overtaken, exerts himself to his utmost ability to maintain his ad-
vantage :

" Vires acquirit eundo ; "

his former rate of speed, gi-eat as it was, seems almost in a moment to
be doubled ; catgut and steel are busily at work; on, on they fly; hope
lends wings to each ; they rush through the blach masses that gather
around them in the middle of the course, in the last quarter stretch,
hiding them from sight, then emerging with rapid pace again into full
view, the throng through which they had passed closing upon them and
effacing every trace of their passage, as the waves do that of a ship ; a
drowsy murmur is now heard, like a soft, steady breeze, threading its way
through the tops of lofty pine trees; a buzzing sound, distinct and tune-
ful, like the distant fall of water, or like the humming of the Hybla
bees, poised in air, making gentle music with their busy wings; as yet
there is no irrecoverable advantage on the side of either; they are ap-
proaching the distance post, all striving to their uttermost ; but vain the
effort now, of Millwood or of Rosa Lee, Minor has sprung nobly forward,
with a quickened flight, like a falcon darting on his prey, and passed
the chair a gallant winner by several lengths; the colors of Singleton,
like a banner of victory, fluttering in the breeze.

On returning to scale, cheers upon cheers made the welkin ring, in
honor of the winner, by the quickly gathering crowd.

Thus did this remarkable little horse win for his popular owner a se-
cond gallant contest during the week; he is certainly a wonderful little
horse, with form and action denoting strength and grace; light and elas-
tic in his tread, like Iphlclus, who was said to have been so light of foot

112

that lie could run over a field of standing corn, and the tenderest stalks
and ears would not bend under his motion.

" Nam super extremas segetum currebat aristas,
Nee siccos fructus Isedebat pondere plantee."

We have made some allusion to the peculiarity of Millwood in switch-
ing her tail when running. Horses do not frequently flourish their tails
when going at speed, and it is generally deemed a bad sign when their
flags are thus waving in the wind, but with Millwood it is no evidence of
distress; it is a very common habit with her, when she is leading, "to
hang out her banner," as it were, " on the outward wall," in this defying
manner, and to wave it in the wind.

Same day. — Purse $300. — Post Entrance. — For all ages, weights for
age. — 3 miles.

Wade Hampton's b. c. Lithgow, pedigree above, .... 1

N. Green's ch. c. by imp. Trustee, 3 yrs., 2

Time — 5 m. 58 sec.

This was another very well contested race, like the last, and created a
deep interest from the start to the finish. The result was highly gratify-
ing to those who go in for the Monarch stock, both races this day having
been won by the get of that stallion, and the second horse in the first
race, besides the winner of the second race on Thursday being Monarchs.
Lithgow, the winner of this purse, is a strong and fine moving colt. We
think he is, and believe that Col. Hampton also thinks so, that he is the
best race horse he has bred for many years ; he is certainly " very sweet
upon him;" but Hampton, as long as we have known him, has always
had some favorite that he was willing " to swear by." As well could the
Knight of old have doubted his falchion bright, or the Corsair of the Isles
his carbine lock, when free from rust, would not spring worthy of its
trust, as Hampton the speed and bottom of his good steed, when in good
condition. In this, however, the Colonel only shows a spirit akin to
many that have gone before him. In all ages, and through all times,
there has always been some one character remarkable " for delighting in
his horse."

Achilles had his Xanthus ; Hector his Galathe ; Troilus also possessed
a fine steed, which Diomed led away, as a trophy, after he had

"Chastised the amorous Trojan,"

and presented it to Cressida, the lady of his love. This horse must have
been highly prized by Troilus, for he subsequently gave a challenge to

113

Diomed, which led to a second encounter, sending forth on the wind
these menacing words, in a loud voice :

"O. traitor Diomed, turn thy false face, thou traitor,
And pay thy life, thou owest me for my horse.^'

Mahomet had his Alborac ; Alexander his Bucephalus; Bellerophon his
Pegasus ; the second Richard of England had his " roan Barbary,"
which he so often patted with his royal hand that Shakspeare made him
say :

"That jade hath eat bread from my royal hand;
This hand hath made him proud with clapping him."

The third Richard had his " white Surry ; " Jacques de Helly his Tad-
mor ; De Giac his faithful Ralflf, of the famous Andalusian breed ; Joan
of Arc her dashing courser; Diana Vernon her "jet black Phoebe;" Ma-
zeppa had his notorious animal ; McDonald his Selim ; Fannon his
trusty charger, " the Red Doe ;" and Hampton, as we have already said,
also has his special favorite in Lithgow, that he confidently looks for-
ward, at some future day, to win for him immortality and wealth, and
that had he power, like the Roman Emperor, he would feed on golden
oats, out of a porcelain vessel.

It is expected of us on every recurrence of this season of festivity, and
it is absolutely necessary, by way of preserving the chain of events, to
the right understanding of what is to follow, to review briefly what has
occurred of interest since the last meeting of our Club, in any manner
appertaining to, and likely to exercise an influence, favorably, or not, on
our future meetings.

In the first place, then, our Sweepstakes, which have become now
firmly established as regular events, under the designation of " The Hut-
chinson Stakes," were opened, as usual^ last Spring; they closed on the
first of May, but did not fill as well as we had a right to expect, when
the liberal bonus added by the Club, and other circumstances connected
with them, are considered. To the Sweepstakes for 3 year olds, 2 mile
heats, there were but seven nominations, namely :

1. John Harrison's ch. f. by imp. Trustee, out of American Maid.

2. 0. P. Hare's ch. c. by Boston, out of Canary.

3. C. and N. Green's b. c. by imp. Mercer, own brother to Free Trade.

4. Jas. Talley's ch. f. by Orator, out of Sarah Washington.

5. M. R. Singleton's ch. c. Guardia:i, by imp. Trustee, out of ch. m.
by imp. Rowton, out of Phenomena.

0. M. R. Singleton's b. c. Sumter, by Hero, out of imp. Fleet, by Au-
gustus.

114

7. C. and N. Green's ch. c. by imp. Trustee, dam by Mucklejobn.

The Sweepstakes for two year olds, mile heats, did not receive a single
nomination, while for the Sweepstakes for three year olds, mile heats,
there were but two colts named :

1. C and N. Green's ch. c. by imp. Trustee, dam by Mucklejohn.

2. M. R. Singleton's ch. c. Guardian, by Trustee.

As it is one of the conditions of the above stakes, that the subscribers
have a right to declare of! before the first of November, $50 forfeit, the
owners of Xo. 2 ar.d No. 4 in the first stakes, availed themselves of this
privilege, and struck out of the Race ch. c. by Boston, and ch. f. by Ora-
tor, thus reducing the number to five, of which but three reached the
starting ]ioint — Air. Harrison's filly, Mr. Singleton's Guardian, and Mr.
Green's Stockton.

The recent " Great Race " of four mile heats, decided in four heats over
the Long Island Course, between Tally-Ho, Bos;.ona, and Free Trade, in
which the former won in excellent style, and in tlie best time on record,
(all tilings being considered) of any race ever run in America, has cre-
ated, as it jnstly merits, a sensation among the friends of the Turf
throughout our country. It will do much, perhaps, towards reviving the
spirit of racing in New York, and stimulating trainers, to try and make
the horses committed to their charge, do as well elsewhere. This Race
is not only unsurpassed on the American Turf, up to the present time,
when compared with the many other great events of four mile heats that
preceded it in the same region, on the Union Course, Long Island,
which we have had the gratification of witnessing as they came off,
namely :

The great match between Eclipse and Henry, decided in three heats,
in Y m. 37 sec. ; 7. m. 49 sec. ; 8 m. 24 sec!

Fashion and Boston, in two heats, run in 7 ra. 32-^ sec. ; 7 ra. 45 sec.

John Bascombe and Post Boy, the former winning in good time.

Peytona and Fashion, in two heats, run in 7 m. 39f sec. ; 7 m. 45^
sec.

Also, the race of four mile heats for a purse which took place in the
Fall of 1847, between Mr. Hare's b. g. Passenger and Fashion, which,
after a very interesting contest, was won by the former.

These were all very fine Races, won in capital time, and creating the
deepest interest ; yet "the Great Race," to which we are now- alluding, is
not only, par excellence, " the Great Race'''' of our times, but it is in an
especial manner exceedingly interesting to us in Charleston, as all the
contending nags that distinguished themselves on that occasion had been

115

winners previously on our Course, and made reputation for themselves in
South Carolina.

Free Trade, it may be recollected, won the annual Hutchinson Sweep-
stakes in 1848, two mile heats, beating a b. f. by Priam, and a ch.c. by
Bertrand, Jr. The Priam filly won the first heat in 3 m. 47-|- sec. ; and
Free Trade the second and third heats in 3 m. 54 sec. ; 4 m. 3 sec. He
then walked over, same year, two days afterwards, for the Sweepstakes,
mile heats.

The performances of Bostona on our Course, are doubtless, to a certain
extent, fresh in the memory of all persons in the habit of keeping the
run of such events ; nevertheless, as they form important items in our
Turf history, the following enumeration of her principal Races here
will, we are confident, be acceptable, at the present time, to Turfmen
everywhere, as enabling them, by adding these performances to what
she has done on other Courses, to make up " the sura and substance " of
her gallant exploits during her brilliant career in the last two vears.

Bostona was nominated for the Hutchinson Stakes in in 1847, two
mile heats, but declared off before the Race. In 1848, on Thursday,
Feb. 24, as a four year old, she won the Jockey Club Purse, three mile
heats, beating, in two heats, cli. f. Rosemary, and a b. m. by Sarpedon ;
first heat, in 5 m. 52 sec. ; second heat in 6 m. 6 sec. In the same year
(1848) she started on Saturday, Feb. 26, for the Handicap Race, three
mile heats, and was beaten by Mr. Sinkler's Shark, after a very fine and
close Race. In the last heat of this Race the saddle of Bostona slipt
soon after starting, which greatly impeded her action. In 1849, on
Wednesday, Feb. 7, she won the Jockey Club Purse of $1,000, four mile
heats, beating Shark, in 7 m. 50 sec; 7 m. 57 sec, who had previously
beaten her. In the same year, (1849) on Saturday, Feb. 10, she started
for the Handicap Race, three mile heats, and was beaten by Rosa Lee, in
two heats, in 5 m. 51 sec, and 5 m. 48 sec. Shark was also in this Race
but seemed entirely otT his foot. From Rosa Lee's high reputation for
speed, Bostona's for unflinching game, and Shark for bottom, this was a
very betting' affair ; they each had their friends and backers at starting.
This was a Handicap Race, and they were weighed as follows : Rosa Lee,
6 yrs., carried 117 !l)s ; Bostona, 5 yrs. old, 109 lbs. ; Shark, 5 ys., 106 lbs.

"Tally-Ho," the last of the distinguished three, it remains for us to no-
tice, made his first appearance, as a three year old, in Charleston, and
ran second to Col. Hampton's " Millwood," for the annual Hutchinson
Sweepstakes, in 1849, for three year olds, two mile heats, on Wednesday
of the Race week, making a very fine fast race, driving the filly up to 3

116 >

m. 48 sec, and 3 m. 4Y^ sec. He started again on Saturday of the same
week for the Jockey Club Purse, a single heat of three miles, wliich he
lost, though he contested the race in splendid style, in 5 m. 49 sec.

As this horse, by his recent performance at New York, plucked the
laurels from so formidable a rival as Bostona, it put Mr. Hare, the owner
of this celebrated mare, upon the qui vive, to avail himself, as quickly as
possible, of the first convenient opportunity to redeem the said laurels,
and replace them upon the brow of his favorite. He immediately fol-
lowed to Richmond one of her competitors, " Free Trade," who had taken
the first heat from Bostona at New York. At Richmond Bostona met
Free Trade Thursday, Oct. 4, 1849, in a Race of three mile heats, and
defeated him in 5 m. 58 sec, and 5 m. 59 sec. It was then the intention
of Mr. Hare, (at all events we have our suspicion that it was, from a
hint received from a sporting friend,) to be with her at our present meet-
ino- in the hope of meeting here the same identical field, and securing
one more trial with Tally-Ho for the superiority ; but the mare having
split a hoof whilst playing in a paddock, he was compelled to throw her
out of training, thus putting an end to the hopes of the Sporting World
in awain seeing three such celebrated nags come together.

Whilst, however, we were doomed to be disappointed as to these
named horses of celebrity taking part in our Races this season, at all
events we had " Free Trade " with us, one of the " great guns" who,
-whenever he does " go off," will probably do so in a manner to justify a
favorable report of his performances, besides others well known to fame,
well qualified to test his real merits, and insure fine sport.

We come now to a painful part of our official duty, but however pain-
ful, we must perform it with all due respect.

Our Races had no sooner terminated last year, than the death was an-
nounced of Mr. John Lyde Wilson, a gentleman of talents and renown.
He was one of the oldest and most valuable members of the South Ca-
rolina Jockey Club. It is indebted to him for much of its present pros-
perity. He was its SoUcitor for many years, not only discharging the
duties that devolved upon him by virtue of his office, with zeal and abil-
ity, but continually suggesting improvements and schemes, which he car-
ried out with signal benefit and profit to those whose interests he was
advocating. He was the first to propose the purchase of the Race
Ground, on the part of the Club, from the original proprietors — then, to
fence it in, by which, a small charge being made to foot passengers, a
considerable additional income was secured annually to the funds.

117

In 1840 he prepared and published a very useful synopsis of the Rules
of Bettino;, with other information of value to sporting men. He was
also entitled to the credit of having the present Citizens' Stand erected ;
and also proposed, some years back, (which was not a very popular sug-
gestion at the time, but has become so much so of late that we believe
in a few years that it will be carried into ett'ect,) namely, the erection, on
the part of the Club, of an appropriate building or hall, for its own use
during the Race week, and to be let out for concerts and balls, and other
purposes, during the rest of the year, to secure an interest upon the in-
vestment.

" Sint hsec etiam sua prasmia laudi."

These are some of the benefits that have resulted to the Club, from
the long official service of the late Mr. Wilson. We are confident we
do but echo the sentiment of every member, when we say, that " he has
done the Club some service, and they know it." We are gratified to be
able to avail ourselves of this opportunity

" To give him good report for it."

On Saturday evening the Club held its usual meeting for the transac-
tion of business, and to make its arrangements for the next season. Se-
veral suggestions were made, and plans proposed, which, if carried out
and completed, will add much to the interest of the season of 1851, and
render it a memorable epoch in our annals of racing. We have no doubt
that a double match between the stables of Virginia and South Carolina
will be concluded, each State to name four^ and run two ; or name two
and run one, as in the year that Col. James B. Richardson challenged
the world with his Little Venus, and Bertrand, Jr., which was accepted
by Col. Johnson with Andrew and Bonnets o' Blue.

It has also been proposed that a Citizens' Purse, of large amount,
should be run for, on the Saturday preceding the regular Races, by which
it is thought we may safely rely upon no less than three entries from
Tennessee, two from Kentucky, three from Virginia, and five from our
own State, besides the other chances of swelling the field, from the
hopes that will be entertained of carrying oflf so large a purse, as may
safely be depended upon from " the publicans and sinners " of Charles-
ton, if they really take the matter up in earnest.

The Hutchinson Sweepstakes were again opened for next yeai-, and
the usual appropriations voted for the regular Jockey Club Purses, of
four, three, and two mile heats, and for the Handicap Race on Saturday.

In the course of the week, a resolution highly complimentary to Col.

118

Singleton, was passed by the Club, rerognizing his claim to be honored
in an especial manner, in consequence of his bavins; been a member of
the Club for fifty years. He was unanimously elected an honorary mem-
ber.

The Secretary was directed to convey to Col. Singleton the proceed-
ing of the Club in this matter, which pleasing duty he had the gratifica-
tion to perform by the subjoined letter :

Charleston, February, 1850.
CoL. Richard Sixgleton :

Dear Sir — The pleasing duty devolves, upon me, to present to you the
following resolution, passed unanimously by the South Carolina Jockey
Club:

"In consideration of the long period that Col. Richard Singleton has
been identified with this Club as a member, and the agreeable character
of our social intercourse with him, together with the benefits that the
American Turf has derived from his support, he is hereby unanimously
declared an Honorary Member of the South Carolina Jockey Club."

In conveying to you the above resolution, permit me to accompany it
with the assurances of my own personal regard, and my most respectful
appreciation of the kind courtesy that has ever marked your intercourse
with me as an oflacer of the Club.

John B. Irving, Secretary.

In reply to the above letter, Col. Singleton acknowledged the honor
conferred upon him, and signified his willingness, at all times hereafter,
by his experience, advice, and countenance, to further the prosperity of
the South Carolina Jockey Club, and to promote the interest of the sports
over the Washington Course.

1851. — Wednesday, Feb. 5. — Jockey Club Purse, |1,000, for all ages,
weight for age.

T. B. Patterson's b.m. Charmer, by imp. Glencoe, out of Betsey

IM alone, by Stockholder, 6 yrs., 11

M. R. Singleton's br. g. Capt. Minor, by imp. Monarch, out of imp.

Cheap, by Glaucus, out of Christabel, by Woful, 5 yrs., . 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 7 m. 57 sec. ; 2d heat, 7 m. 55 sec.

Same day. — Hutchinson Stake for 3 year olds. — Colts, 90 lbs., fillies
87 lbs. Eight subscribers at $250 each, h. ft., $50 if declared before
the 1st November ; if two or more start, the Club to add §500. — 2 mile
heats.

119

Jas. Talley's ch- g. Inspector, by Boston, cut of Sarah Washington, 1 1
W. A Stuart's b. f. by Wagner, out of Minstrel by Medoc, ..22
M. E. Singleton's br. f. Mirth, by Wagner, out of Capt. Minor's

dam, . . . . ; 3 3

C. & N. Green's b. f. by Boston, out of Emily Thomas, paid forfeit.

C. & N. Green's b. g. by Boston, dam by imp. Priam, paid forfeit.

Wade Hampton's br. f. Fleur-de-Lis, by imp. Sovereign, out of Maria
"West, paid forfeit.

J. G. Guignard's b. c. by imp. Sovereign, dam by imp. Hybiscus, paid
forfeit.

John Belcher's ch. c. by Billy Townes, dam by imp. Priam, paid
forfeit.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 49 sec. ; 2d heat, 3 m. 43 sec.

The Hutchinson Stakes, fi.xed for the day, were no sooner brought to
a conclusion than there was an immediate preparation for " the TiirtU
Stakes^'' which were announced to come ofi' on another Course^ else-
where. The Club, with its invited guests, having adjourned to the
locus in quo, or meat (meet we mean), that being the more sporting-
phrase, the annual dinner of the Club took place.

The President, James Rose, Esq., was in the Chair, assisted by the
Hon. John S. Ashe, Vice-President. The dinner was served up in that
style of elegance and abundance which characterizes all the entertain-
ments annually given by the South Carolina Jockey Club. The meats,
dessert and wines were equally deserving of praise, and the banquet was
in every respect a most delightful one, for the urbanity of the excellent
chairman (his spirits Hose with the occasion), and the hearty good feel-
ing which pervaded the company, made the hours pass merrily.

Dispersed around the table were groups, here and there, presenting
features of interest to the eye and heart of every friend of the Turf
We recognized many old friends, whose long connection with our Club
is well known, and many whose presence is well calculated to give eclat
to any party.

By a unanimous vote, the high compliment of Honorary Membership
was paid to Dr. Irving, in consideration of his having served, as Secre-
tary, for twenty-five years.

Thursday^ Feb. 6. — Jockey Club Purse, |750, for all ages, weights
as before. — 3 mile heats.

Wade Hampton's b. c. Lithgow, by imp. Monarch, out of Fanny

by Eclipse, 4 yrs , 4121

W. H. Sinkler's ch. c. Jeff Davis, by Hero, out of Marigold, 3 yrs., 5 2 12
Capt. J. Harrison's ch. m Rosa Lee, by Boston, out of imp. Emily by

Emilius, aged, 3 3 dr.

120

T. B. Patterson's ch. g. Reube, by imp. Trustee, out of Minstrel by

Medoc, 5 yrs., • 1 dist.*

James Talley's b. f. Oratrix, by Orator, out of Sarah Washington,

4 yrs., 2 dr

Time — 5 m. 48 sec. ; 5 m. 44 sec. ; 5 m. 59 sec. ; 5 m. 56 sec.

The first heat was won by Reube in very handsome style, in 5 m. 48
sec, and he came in first in the second heat, in 5 m. 44 sec, but he
was declared distanced, and the heat awarded to Lithgow, in conse-
quence of a cross, just as the two were making play in the rush home.
Whips going, flanks spurred, necks outstretched, they came up close
together in the last quarter stretch, the heat left to the two — half way
up, Reube challenged, and passed ahead on the outside, but hung upon
Lithgow, and ran in immediately in front of him. Reube being severely
punished, ran unkindly, it is said, and swerved, the rider not being able
to keep him straight. Oratrix was withdrawn after the first heat, and
Rosa Lee after the second, the old mare running well up in a good posi-
tion to the end. The third heat was a very pretty one between Jeff
Davis and Lithgow, the former winning it in 5 m. 59 sec. The fourth,
and deciding heat, 5 m. 56 sec, was very doubtful to the last, Lithgow
just contriving to outlast the young one, who ran a remarkably game
race, and, in our judgment, might have won it, if he had been jockied
judiciously. He is certainly a very neat, promising three year old, and
destined to be distinguished at a maturer age.

The principle upon which the Club acted in declaring Reube dis-
tanced, is identically the same as was settled in a precisely parallel case
recently at Newmarket, in England, by the stewards of the Jockey Club,
Lord Glasgow and Col. Peel, who called in Lord Stanley to their assist-
ance, namely, that no matter whether a cross be accidental or intentional,
the penalty is the same, and that according to rule, a horse, though
coming in first, is thereby disqualified from winning the race.

At the Newmarket Houghton Meeting, in last October, for a Handi-
cap Sweepstakes, a large field started, Mr. Blyth's Hippogriff, and a filly
by Venison, the property of Mr. Armstrong, were the contending horses
at the finish. The race was thus described : " within the ropes the
Venison filly had the lead — half way up Hippogriff challenged, and got
his head first, and on being struck with the whip, hung upon the filly."

Hippogriff came in first, but an objection having been raised by the
rider of the Venison filly in consequence of the jostle, an investigation

* Reube came in first, but was declared distanced in consequence of a cross.

121

was made into the matter by tlie Stewards, when the following official
decision was given :

" We are of opinion, after hearing all the evidence produced by both
parties, that Hippogriff swerved, and came in contact with the filly,
thereby occasioning a jostle, which, according to rule, disqualifies him
from winning the race, although we think that the Jockey did all in his
power to keep his horse straight, that no blame attaches to him, and
that the evidence does not prove that the jostle prevented the filly from
winning. (Signed) Glasgow.

J. Pekl."

Same daij — Jockey Club Purse, $150 ; for all ages, weights as before.
2 mile heats.

W. H. Sinkler's ch. g. by "Wagner, out of Symmetry, 3 yrs., ..11
J. Harrison's ch. f. Jane Bullock, by imp. Trustee, out of American

Maid, 4 yrs. 2 2

Alex. Gilliam's ch. g. Otteway, by Boston, out of Canary, 4 yrs., . 3 3

Time — 3 m. 52 sec. ; 3 m. 55 sec.

Friday, Feh. 1. — Jockey Club Purse, $500. — 2 mile heats — afforded
a large field, and a magnificent Race. We must, therefore, endeavor to
do justice to it by a report becoming the occasion, and the excitement
it produced.

" Now attest
That those whom you call'd Fathers, did beget you !

Show us here
The mettle of your pasture ; let us swear
That you are worth your breeding — which I doubt not.
For there is none of you so mean and base,
That hath not noble lustre in your eyes :
I see you stand, like greyhounds, in the slips,
Straining upon the start."

As the hour appointed for starting the horses approached, seven made
their appearance in the enclosure : Mr. Sinkler's ch. g. Lot, by Hero —
Col. Hampton's b. m. Millwood, by Monarch — Mr. Talley's ch. g. In-
spector, by Boston — Mr. Singleton's br. m. Prima Donna, by Priam —
Mr. Richardson's ch. f. Julia, by Bertrand— Mr. Gilliam's b. g. Thirteen
of Trumps, by Boston — and Mr. Harrison's ch. h. Dr. Starke, by
Monarch.

A busy movement soon commenced in every direction. Groups
formed on all sides — horsemen rode hurriedly from place to place, and
pedestrians ran about to make their bets, or secure good situations to
see the coming struggle. The crowd is immense, lining both sides of
the Course for a considerable distance in the vicinity of the coming in
chair, the anxiety of the populace increasing every moment. The

122

horses, saddled and mounted, are led up and down preparatory to the
start. The Stewards take their posts, the Judges their places, and
arrange their watches. The Course is cleared — every eye throughout
that vast assembly is bent in one direction — even the ladies, in great
numbers in the stand, a parterre of lovely flowers, rivalling in beauty
and freshness the luxuriance of Nature around, that in this very remark-
able season of premature warmth and sunshine, is already putting forth
her blossoms of early spring, to please the eye and make grateful the
heart ; even the ladies, I say (bless them for their countenance of the
sport), turned their pretty faces from examining the becoming satin or
silk dresses of their own sex, to admire the beautiful silki/ coats of the
glossy and yveW-dressed horses before them,

A.11 being in readiness, the horses are led down a little before the
starting-post, and formed into line — what a beautiful sight !

" I see you stand, like gi'eyliounds, in the slips,
Straining upon the start."

On a preconcerted signal being given, they are off simultaneously —
they come up in front of the stand with one impulse, moving together
so evenly, they look more like a disciplined cohort, or battalion of cav-
alry, charging and preserving its line, than rival parties, striving to
outstrip each other in the struggle of a race — they bound along for a
mile and three-quarters with a mighty rush, tearing through the yield-
ing air like a flock of wildfowl with a strong wing, seeming to spurn the
ground on which they tread. As they swung into the last quarter
home, all, save one, are well up in good places ; as they approached the
goal, the result was in doubt almost to the last jump. At the last mo
ment, however, Thirteen of Trumps, like a meteor madly shooting from
its sphere, darted ahead, and won the heat, Mr. Sinkler's Lot second,
making a magnificent finish. A closer, more exciting, and more deter-
mined struggle, throughout the entire heat, has seldom been witnessed.

Julia having been distanced, and Dr. Starke withdrawn, five came to
the post for the second heat. On getting off, it was soon manifest that
this, like the first, was to be no w^aiting heat. They are all together
again. In running the last quarter, each jockey seemed to give an ad-
ditional lift to his horse, and to touch him with his spur. The excited
animals, as if fired by an emulation equal to their riders, simultaneously
made an extra exertion, and increased their rapid speed — as they rush
along, a cloud of dust tracks their furious progress. Within the dis-
tance post, Inspector, Lot, and Millwood have drawn a little clear of the
others, in which order, after a sharp rally, they terminated the heat in
3 m. 43 sec.

123

At the end of tlie second heat, Thirteen of Trumps was withdrawn,
when four started for the third heat. Inspector led off, closely pressed
throughout by Millwood and Lot ; the Boston stock, however, was not
to be outlasted, even by a Hero or a Monarchy and Inspector won the
heat and the race in 3 m. 45 sec.

Friday, Feb. 7. — Jockey Club Purse, |500. — For all ages, weights
as before. — 2 mile heats.

James Talley's ch. g. Inspector, by Boston, out of Sarah Washing-
ton, 3 yrs., 411

Wade Hampton's b. m. Millwood, by imp. Monarch, out of Fanny,

5 yrs., 332

W. H. Sinkler's ch. g. Lot, by Hero, out of Phenomena, by Sir Ar-

chy, 4 yrs., . .223

M. R. Singleton's br. m. Prima Donna, by imp. Priam, out of Ata-

lanta, 6 yrs., 5 4 dist.

Alex. Gilliam's b. g. Thirteen of Trumps, by Boston, out of Emily

Thomas, 5 yrs., 1 5 dr.

J. Harrison's ch. h. Dr. Starke, by imp. Monarch, out of Lucy

Abbott, 5 yrs., 6 dr.

W. H. B. Richardson's ch. f. Julia, byBertrand, Jr., dam by Con-
federate, 4 yrs., dist.

Time — 3 m. 45 sec. ; 3 m. 43 sec. ; 3 m. 45 sec.

Since the above race, Inspector has gone into the stable of M.
E. Singleton, Esq., at the handsome sum of $2,500 — pretty well for
a gelding. Regarded, however, as the best animal of his age in America,
it is no wonder he has commanded the best price.

Same daij. — Hutchinson Stake for 3 year olds, colts 90 lbs., fillies 87
lbs. Five subscribers at |250 each, llOO forfeit, $50 if declared, with
$200 added by the Club if two or more start. — Mile heats.

C. & N. Green's b. g. Tom Walker, by Boston, dam by imp. Priam, 1 1
M. R. Singleton's ch. c by Wagner, out of imp. Medora, ..42

Jas. Talley's ch. f. Lady Fairfield, by IJerald, out of Betsey White, 3 3
John Harrison's b. c. by imp. Sovereign, out of Mary Elizabeth by

Andrew, 2 4

Wade Hampton's br. g. by imp. Sovereign, out of Kate Seaton, paid
forfeit.

Time — 1 m. 51 sec. ; 1 m. 52 sec.

Both heats of the race were prettily contested, but the result did not
seem to be in any doubt after the first heat — Green's Tom Walker won
cle\ erly in 1 m. 51 sec. ; 1 m. 52 sec.

It seems that this stake belongs to Mr. Green, he having conti'ived to
win it every year since it was opened.

124

Saturday, Feb. 8. —

" Waft the floating joy
Through all the regions near — afflictive birch
No more the schoolboy dreads ; his prison broke,
Scampering he flies, nor hears his master's call.
Men, boys and girls
Desert the unpeopled village, and wild crowds
Spread o'er the plain, by the sweet frenzy seized."

SoMEKVILLE.

This was another glorious clay for the Turf. Everything seemed to
conspire to insure gratification. The morn was bright and pleasant as
morn could be, bringing that sense of life, that luxury of breathing, that
can only be experienced in a winter climate as delicious as ours. The
Course was more crowded than we have seen it for many seasons —
being a holiday, the schools were all out, consequeatly the younger
members of our community turned out in great numbers, their young
faces beaming with pleasure in all directions.

It was quite a pleasing sight to see so many of the rising generation
present on the ground with their delighted mammas, who of course
" Icnew that they were outP The little urchins, in their best bib and
tucker, seemed to enjoy themselves very much, munching gingerbread
cakes clapping their little hands, and pointing from time to time to
their favorite horse, given earnest that hereafter, when experience shall
have ripened judgment and confirmed their tastes, they will be worthy
representatives of their sires, ready to perpetuate the existence and quali-
fied to maintain the character of the South Carolina Jockey Club.

The drum beats for saddling, and four horses make their appearance
for the first race of the day — a Handicap, Jockey Club Purse, 8600 — 3
mile heats. Mr. Patterson's b. m. Charmer, 6 yrs., handicapped to
carry 117 lbs.; Mr. Singleton's Capt. Minor, 5 yrs., 102 lbs.; Mr. Stu-
art's filly, 3 yrs., by Wagner, a feather ; and Mr. Harrison's Rosa Lee,
aged, 109 lbs.

T. B. Patterson's b. m. Charmer, by imp. Glencoe, out of Betsey

Malone, by Stockholder, 6 yrs., 117 lbs , . . . .411
M. R. Singleton's br. g. Capt. Minor, by imp. Monarch, out of imp.

Cheap, by Glaucus, 5 yrs., 102 lbs., 3 4 2

W. A. Stuart's b. f. by Wagner, out of Minstrel by Medoc, 3 yrs.,

a feather, 1 2 dr.

Capt. J. Harrison's ch. m. Rosa Lee, by Boston, out of imp. Emily

by Emilius, aged, 109 lbs., 2 3 dr.

Time — 5 m. 46 sec. ; 5 m. 40 sec. ; 5 m. 57 sec.
Public opinion was a little divided as to the favorite. Stuart's filly,
being well in, had many friends, but yet Charmer was taken for choice
against her. At the start, Stuart's filly and Rosa Lee dashed off" at a rat-
tling pace, and kept it up throughout the heat, the filly winning it in 5

125

m. 46 sec, Rosa Lee dose up, Minor third and Charmer fourth ; the two
last evidently waiting on each other.

In the second heat, Stuart's filly made play, as before, but was soon
challenged by Charmer, both showing a fine turn of speed and lasting
qualities to the end, the heat having been run in the shortest time on
record on our Course, 5 m. 40 sec. As the pace between Charmer and
Stuart's filly increased, Rosa Lee and Minor pulled back, so as just to be
within their distance.

On coming up for the third heat, Stuart's filly and Rosa Lee were
drawn, and the race left to Charmer and Minor. The issue was never
in doubt for a moment. Charmer coming in first with ease.

We have heard it said that Minor was not himself in his two races
this year, and that his style of going was not equal to preceding seasons.
But this is a mistake. He certainly did not pick himself up in his first
race on Wednesday at the first going oflT, as spiritedly as we have seen
him, but on Saturday he ran a gamer race than he ever did in his life.
The truth is, he met on this occasion a better animal than he ever en-
countered before, and, instead of losing character by defeat, has added
to his reputation, by the fact of having been placed in a 3 mile race in
three successive heats of 5 m. 46 sec, 5 m. 50 sec, 5 m. 57 sec. — an
achievement for any horse to trimnph in ; and as an evidence of the
higher estimation in which another of the field was held, namely, Stu-
art's filly, immediately after the race, a half interest in her was sold for
$1,000.

Same day. — Jockey Club Purse, $300 — For all ages, Post entrance,
Club weights. — 3 miles.

T.B.Patterson's ch. g. Reube, pedigree above, 5 yrs., .... 1

Wade Hampton's b. m. Millwood, pedigree above, 5 yrs , . . . 2

C. it N. Green's b. g. Tom Walker, pedigree above, 3 yrs., ... 3

W. H. Sinkler's ch. g. by Wagner, out of Symmetry, 3 yrs., ... 4

Time — 5 ra. 42 sec.

This race has always been a sporting aff"air with us, affording a close
contest. Mr. Patterson's Reube, Col. Hampton's Millwood, Mr. Green's
b. g. by Boston, and Sinkler's ch. g. by Wagner, were no sooner named
at the post, than some spirited betting commenced. The Louisiana
entry had the call, although each of the others were much fancied.
Millwood was known to have foot enough to make her very formidable
in a single dash of three miles. Green's entry had won the Hutchinson
Stakes the day previous in good style, and Sinkler's entry by Wagner,
had, on Thursday, distinguished himself by winning the second race of
2 mile heats, beating two fast competitors.

126

Every one anticipated a good race, and as the horses were saddled
and mounted, the betting still went on with spirit — on all sides might
be heard, " I'll bet you, sir !" " Done !— done !"

But they are off — on they speed. Hark ! to the ominous hum of the
crowd ! See the agitation of the field, undulating to and fro, like stormy
water ! — the horses have gone round the Course, once, twice, in close
companionship — they enter the third and last mile — beautifully they
pass down the back stretch, every eye following their quick movement,
as they skim along smoothly as swallows — they turn the corner into the
straight run home — none seemed disposed to lag behind, to tire, or give
the contest up — they are all together as yet, at the top of their speed.
Birds that wing their airy way, fishes that cut the seas, are not more
swift than they, nor move with greater ease — " the cry is. Still they
come !" Reube, who had been a little in the rear, has crept closer up —
he has reached the girths of the foremost horse — he's at his head — he's
a little in front ! — he leads the field by a neck ! — the excitement is at
its height — up the Course they fly, the animals seeming to imbibe a
portion of the popular excitement — they pass the distance post — the
scene is drawing to a close — nearer and nearer they approach — they
are close to the string — one more; jump ! — they have passed under it all
near together, but the judge has given the heat to Reube, Millwood
second.

As the horses dash by the goal, with the swiftness of a cannon ball,
the fixedness of attitude, the almost breathless stillness of the moment
before, is changed in an instant to one universal movement, to one
simultaneous shout of exultation, that makes " the welkin ring," suc-
ceeded by a furious galloping of horsemen from every direction, and a
rush of all the pedestrians on the ground towards the Judges' chair, to
learn the issue of the race.

Thus, notwithstanding the extraordinary amount and character of the
sport previously enjoyed, this last race afforded a splendid finish to the
whole. It was like the last scene to some melodrama, well got up — the
very effect which most dazzles the spectator is the signal to drop the
curtain !

I cannot close this report of what transpired at the present meeting,
without a recapitulation of some of its events and peculiar features,
which may serve still further to refresh the memory of many who at-
tended our races, and bring back much that was agreeable.

The weather has been favorable throughout, the sport excellent, the
attendance on the Course numerous, almost beyond precedent, and, I
need not add, highly select, for the stand was daily filled by the fairer

127

part of our creation, " by wit and beauty graced." The two last days
were bumpers ; every part of tbe Course, where the people "most do
congregate" on such occasions, being crowded, reminding us of the
good old times, when our Races had attraction alike for all classes.
The different events as they came off were not only productive of extra-
ordinary excitement on the part of the owners of the horses contending,
but led to considerable speculation, and a coresponding interest on the
part of the public, who happened to be either at a distance acquainted
witli the blood of the animals, or those more fortunate, who were able
to get to the scene of action, and " l:»e lookers on here in Vienna."

The purses were, as usual, very liljeral, amounting to §4,000 in cash,
given by the Club, and promptly paid, without counting the entrances
and forfeits to the Hutchinson Stakes, which, if added, would swell the
sum total of the good things that were within the reach of the different
stables attending the Charleston Races this year, to six thousand three
hundred dollar?, !

We can make this more plainly appear by the following recapitu-
lation :

First day — Purse $1,000, won by Charmer |1,000

Hutchinson Stakes, 2 mile heats — $200 given by the

Club, entrance and forfeit, |1,200 1,700

Second day — Purse $750, won by Lithgow , 750

Purse Ji^lSO, won by ch. g. by Wagner 150

Third day — Purse $500, won by Inspector 500

Hutchinson Stakes, mile heats, $200 given by the
Club — entrances and forfeit $1,100 — won by Tom

Walker 1,300

Fourth day — Handicap Purse $600, won by Charmer 600

Purse $300, won by Reube 300

$6,800
It will be seen that the Louisiana stable carried off three of the prizes,
and but for the contretemps of Reube, would have won four. We are
rejoiced that, as this is the first season we have been visited by a Loui-
siana stable, such good fortune should have rewarded the owner, not
only for having come so far, but for having manifested throughout the
meeting, on a very trying occasion, the true spirit of a gentleman, and
a high minded, honorable sportsman ! He carries back with him to his
home the respect of every member of the South Carolina Jockey Club.
We have heard the wish very generally expressed that he will visit the
Washington Course again, and that it would be '• a consummation de-

128

voutly to be wished," that the rising generation on the Turf should
learn, from his good example, this valuable and becoming lesson, " win
or lose," always do so with equanimity.

It is the opinion of many that the annual ball was fuliy equal, if it
did not exceed in attraction and brilliancy any that preceded it. The
rooms were well lighted, and the company was seen to the best advan-
age. Every shade and color of dress, blending harmoniously, height-
ened the tout ensemble, and produced an exhilarating effect. Youth and
maturer years were there, but although mothers and daughters were to
be seen, standing or sitting side by side, no age was visible, and the idle
gazer in such a company realized the idea of Burke, descriptive of the
court and one of the brilliant levees of Antoinette, where it is said, " the
daughter begins to bloom before the mother is content to fade," as if
there was hardly room in this wide world for two generations.

The younger portion of the company entered into the pastime of
dancing con amore, particularly the modern Polka, which has now been
regularly established in our society as a very favorite dance, superseding
entirely the waltz of former years.

The Polka, however, is not really a modern dance: — it seems to us
only a revival of, or return to

" Lavoltas high, and swift Corantos" —

a kind of turning French dance, in which, as Florio says, " the man
turns the woman round several times, and then assists her in making a
spring or Cabriole."

I am not going to commit myself by expressing any opinion as to the
delicacy or beauty of these dances — the Redowa, the Polka, or Schot-
tische, or by whatever other name they are known in private society ; but
I cannot let the opportunity slip of hinting that " Professors of Danc-
ing" in New York are not going to stop at the Polka, but are about to
introduce a new style of Cotillion, called the Kiss Cotillions — the pecu-
liar feature of which is, that you kiss the lady as you swing corners.
The writer from whom I derive my information, announces that he is as
bachelor, and, like myself, a crusty sort of person, who never dances the
Polka, and does not approve of it, but yet would not mind waiving his
objections to the amusement, so far as to " swing corners" now and then
in a Cotillion !

There was, as usual at this entertainment, a splendid supper, which
included every delicacy, sumptuously provided in every respect — a
supper at which, although no Grace was said, the ladies sat down with
grace. Like Milton's angels,

129

" Down they sat,
And to their viands fell, not seemingly,
But with the keen dispatch of real hunger."

The arrangements on the Course during the week comprehended the
usual regulations for the observance of order and decorum, efficiently
carried out by the Stewards, who harmonized and worked together
exactly like a band of brothers. Nothing was overlooked that was
essential to the high character of the Club, the courtesy due to strang-
ers, and the accommodation of the owners of horses coming from a dis-
tance. In respect to this matter, we must give the Club credit for hav-
ing recently purchased an adjoining farm to the Race Ground, which is
foithwith to be so arranged under the direction of a special Committee
as still further to accommodate that class of our friends of the Turf, who
may hereafter think proper to visit the Washington Course with stables
from distant States.

Another of those meetings has now terminated, the cheerful features
of which it has been the province of the present Secretary to depict for
a long series of years. He commenced his connection with the South
Carolina Jockey Club thirty years since ; — Col. McPherson was Presi-
dent of the Club when he first joined it, to whose friendship and confi-
dence he was indebted for his first recommendation as a fit person to
fill the ofiice of Secretary, which distinguished post he has since had the
honor of holding under each of his successors.

Sooner or later, however, all things are at end, and are no more ; —
his official services close with the present season. He may now, with
the noble Moor, exclaim —

" Farewell ! — Othello's occupation 's gone !"

In retiring into private life, from the exciting scenes with whicli he
has been long identified,

" He cannot but remember such things were
That were most precious ;''

and earnestly hope, that the poet Moore spoke more in the spirit of a
philosopher than a. jmet, when he said —

" When Time, who steals our years away,

Shall steal our pleasures too,
Tlie memory of the Past will stay,

And half our joys renew."

2

1 1

1

2 dis

3

dr.

130

■[So2.— Wedncsdai/, Feb. 4.— Jockey Club Purse $1,000.-4 mile
lieats. — Free for nil ag^es, weight for age.

W. II. Sinkler'sch. c. Joff D.ivis, 4 yrs., by Hero, out of imp. Mari-
gold,

John Campbell's ch. c. Monte, 4 yrs., by Wagner, out of Cub by
Medoc, . •

M. R Singleton's ch. g Inspector, 4 yrs., by Boston, out of Sarah
Washington,

Time— 1st heat, 1 m. 42 sec; 2d heat, 7 m. 44 sec.; 3d heat, 8 m.
21 sec.

Inspector carried 7 lbs. overweight.

The lime of the second heat, the best on record of any second four
mile heat, run on the Washington Course.

In the fourth mile of tlic third heat, Monte sulked, and could not be
forced through to the string.

Same day. — Tlutcdiinson Stakes, for three year olds. — Woight.s for
age.— Subscrijition, S250 ea(di ; $100 ft.; ^50, if declared before the
1st Nov., with $500 added by the Club if two or more start. — 2 mile
heats.

W A. Stuart's b f. by Boston, out of imp. Goldwire by Whalebone, 1 1
J. K. Builojk's cb. f. by Boston, dam by Andrew, .... 2 2

The following paid forfeit or declared :
AV. Lowndes' ch. c by Boston, out of Delta by Pacific.
J. T. RMd(;litTe's br. c. by Sovereign, out of Clotilda by Priam.
W. Hampton's b. c. by Monarch, out of Maria West.
W. Hampton's A\. f. by Boston, out of Rowtonella.
Thos. D. Watson's ch. f. by John Blunt, out of Canary.
Ale.x. Gilliam's ch. c. by Register, dam by Timoleon.
Xiirie — 1st heat, 3 m. 49 sec. ; 2d heat, 3 m. 49 sec.
Thursday^ Fib. 5. — Jockey Club Purse, $750. — 3 niile heats. — Con-
ditions as before.

John Harrison's b. h. Nat Pope, 4 yrs., by Sovereign, out of IMary

EUzabelh,

P. S. Fowler's ch f. Thetn, 4 yrs . by imp Priam, out of Gamma by

Pacific, •

John Campbell's br c I)iamond, 3 yrs., by Wagner, out of Bob Let-
cher's dam, .........

W. II. Sinkler's ch g. BleuforJ, 4 yrs , by Wagner, out of Symmetry,

M. R. Singleton's br. g. Capt. Minor, 6 yrs , by Monarch, dam by

Glaucus,

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 43 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 49 sec; 3d heat, 5 m,
50^ sec.

Capt. Minor broke down.
9*

3

1 1

1

4 2

4
5

2 3

3 dis

2

dis.

131

Same day. — Hutchinson Sweepstakes, for 2 year olds. — Mile lieats. —
Subscription, $250 each; SoO if declared before the 1st Nov. ; f5lOO af-
ter that time. The Club to add -$200, if two or more start.

W. A. Stuart's b. f. by Glencoe, dam by Priam, received forfeit from
J. K. Bullock's g. f. by Boston, dam by Mucklejohn.

Friday, Feb. 6.— Jockey Club Purse, |i500.— 2 mile heats.— Condi-
tions as before.

P. S. Fowler's cb. f. Elizabeth McNary, 4 yrs , by Ambassador, out

of Princess Anne by Leviathan, 11

M. R. Singleton's b. f. Mirth, 4 yrs., by Wagner, out of dam of Capt.

Minor, . , 3 2

John Harrison's b g. Samuel Chilton, 5 yrs., by imp. Skylark, dam

by imp. Priam, 2 dis.

Jos. Hey ward's g. g. Col. Pride, 6 yrs., by Glencoe, dam by Plcuipo, dr.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 52-J- sec. ; 2d heat, 3 m. 47 sec.

Same day. — Hutchinson Stakes, for 3 years old. — Weio'hts as before.
Subscription, 8250 each; llOO ft.; 850 if declared before 1st Nov.,
with $200 added by the Club, it two or more start. — Mile heats.

W. A. Stuart's br. f. by Boston, dam imp. by Lotterj^, received forfeit
from the following:

J. K. Bullock's ch. f. by Boston, dam by Andrew.

J. T. Radcliffe's br. c. by Sovereign, out of Clotilde.

W, Hampton's ch. c. by Monarch, out of imp'd Emily.

John Harrison's ch. f. by Wagner, out of Julia Davie.

C, and N. Green's br. f. by Baillie Peyton.

Saturday, Feb. 7. — Handicap Purse, $600. — 3 mile heats.

W. H. Sinklcr's ch. c. Jeff Davis, 4 yrs., 102 lbs , . . . .211
John Harrison's b. c. Nat Pope, 4 yr.«., 102 lbs., . . . .542

"W. R. Singleton's b. f. Mirth, 4 yrs., 90 lbs 4 5 3

P. S. Fowler's ch f. Elizabeth McNary, 4 yrs., 90 lbs 12 dr.

W. A. Stuart's b. f. Gold Pin, 3 yrs , 87 lbs, 3 3 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m 44. sec. ; 2d heat, 5 m. 45 sec. ; 3d heat, 5 m.
50 sec.

Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, 8600. — Post entrance.
Single heat of 3 miles. — Weight for age.

W. A. Stuart's br. f. Nina, 3 yrs., by Boston, dam by Lottery, . 1

John Campbell's ch. g. Andy Rogers, 3 yrs., by "Wagner, out of

Sally Bertrand, 2

Time — 5 m. 44 sec.

The Hutchinson Stakes, hitherto opened for two year olds, (a race of
mile heats to be run on the Thursday of the Pia( e week,) were, this year,
abolished. The Sweepstakes for 3 year olds on the Wednesday and
Friday, ordered to be continued as before.

1853. — Wednesday, Feb. 2. — Jockey Ckib Purse, $1,000. — 4 milo

132

heats. — Fi'ee for all ages. — Aged horses 126 lbs.; 6 yrs., 120; 5 yrs.,
112 ; 4 yrs., 102 ; 3 yrs., 90 ; 2 yrs., a feather ; mares, fillies, and geld-
ings alloweil 3 lbs.

W. H. Sinkler's ch h. JcfF Davis, 5 yrs., by Hero, out of imp. Ma-
rigold, 11

C. & N. Green's b. g. Lawson, 4 yrs , by Wagner, out of the dam of

Minstrel, .32

T. B Goldsby's cb. f. Isnbella, 4 yrs., by Boston, dam by Eclipse, . 2 3
Time — 1st heat, 7 m. 45 sec. ; 2d heat, 7 in. 56 sec.
Scrme day. — Hutchinson Stakes, for 3 year olds. — Weiglits as be-
fore.— Subscription, $250 each ; $100 ft.; $50 if declared before the 1st
of Nov., with $500 added by the Club, if tv\'o or more start. — 2 mile
heats.

Thos. Puryear's cb. c by Glencoe, out of Castanet, ... 1 1
C. A. Hamilton's ch. c by Tempest, out of Lucy Wood, ... 2 2
P. S. Fowler's b. c. by Sovereign, out of Celerity, .... 3 3
Jas. Tally's ch c. by Boston, out of Barbara Allen, ... 4 dr.
T. B. Goldsby's ch. f. by Boston, dam by Glencoe, .... dis.

M, R. Singleton's ch.f. by Hero, dam by Rowton, paid forfeit.

W. A. Stuart's b. f. by Glencoe, dam by Tranby, paid forfeit.

0. Towle's c!i. g. by imp'd Emuc, out of Linnet, paid forfeit.

N. B. Young's b. c. by Childe Harold, out of Atalanta, paid forfeit.

W. H. Sinkler's ch. f. by Shark, out of imp'd Marigold, paid forfeit.

W. A. Stuart's b. f. by Glencoe, dain by Priam, declared.

Thos. D. Watson's ch.f. by Herald, out of Marchioness, declared.

S. J. Carter's br. f. by Sovereign, dam by Stockholder, declared.
«• Jas. Tally's br. c. l)y Pamunkey, out of Sarah Washington, declared.

T.B. Goldsby's b. f by Sovereign, dam by Stockholder, declared.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 44 sec. ; 2d heat, 3 m. 46 sec.

Thursdrnj, Feb. 3. — Jockey Club Purse, $750. — 3 mile heats. — Con-
ditions as before.

C. & N. Green's b. e. Escape, 3 yrs., by Pamunkey, out of Sarah

Washington, . . .... 1 1

A. J. Minor's ch. m. Elizabeth WcNary, 5 yrs., by Ambassador, out

of Princess Anno 2 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 5 in. 41 sec; 2d heat, 6 m. 3 sec.
Same day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, $150. — 2 mile heats.
Conditions as before.

T. G. Bacon's b. f. Nina, 4 yrs., by Boston, out of an imja'd mare

by Lottery, 11

■J. Harrison's b f., 4 yrs., by Boston, Jr , dam by Andrew, ..42

W. A. Stuart's ch. f. by Glencoe, out of Maryentile, ... 2 3

W. H. Sinkler's c. g. Bleuford, 5. yrs , by Wagner, out of Symme-
try, . , ; 3 4

C. & N. Green's b. m. Mary Owen, 5 yrs., by Second Priam, out of

Last Scrap, dis.

133

Time — 1st lieat, 3 m. 57 sef. ; 2d heat, 3 m. 50 sec;.
Friday^ Ft^h. 4. — Jo(-key Club Purse, ^'500. — 2 mile beats. — Coivli-
tious as before.

L. Lovell's b. c. Gamble, 3 yrs , by Sovereign, out of Celerity, .311
T B Goldsby's ch f. Betty King, 3 jts , by Boston, dam by imp.

Glencoo, 422

J. Han-Lson's b. c Washington, 3 yrs., by Childe Harold, out of Ata-

lanta, ... .... .133

W. H. Sinkler's ch. g. Lot, 6 yrs , by Hero, out of Phenomenon, . 2 ruled out.
C. & N. Green's b. g Lawson, 4 yrs., by Wagner, out of dam of

Minstrel, dis.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 46 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 43 se(;. ; 3d heat, 3 m.
4*7 sec.

The rider of Lot was ruled out, having come in, in 2d heat, short of
weio'ht. The Jockey was weighed with liis jacket, and shot weighed in
his lap. In taking up his jacket, he accidentally omitted to take up
alsf) the shot.

Same day. — Hutcliinson Stakes, for 3 year old;?.— Mile heats.— Sub-
scription f;250; 8100 ft.; |50 if declared before the 1st Nov.— Closed
1st May. — The Club to add -^200, if two or more start.

C. A. Hamilton's ch. c. by Tempest, out of Lucy Wood, .
.las. Tally's ch. c. by Boston, out of Barbara Allen,
AV A Stuart's b. f. by Glencoe, dam by Priam,
W. T Pdves' be. by Monarch, dam by Emancipation, .

P. S. Fowler's eh. f. by impM Ainderby, out of Prince.ss Anne, declared.

.James Talley's br. c. by Pamunkey, out of Sarah Wa.sliington, de-
clared.

T. B. (ioldsby's ch. g. by Rough and Ready, dam by imp'd Riddles-
worrh, declared.

Thos. Puryear's ch. c. by Glencoe, out. of Castanet, paid forfeit.

N. B.Young's b. g. by Boston, dam by Monarch, paid forfeit.

T. B. Goldsby's ch. f. by imp'd Belshazzar, dam by Barefoot, jiaid
forfeit.

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 51 sec. ; 2d lieat, 1 m. 50 sec. ; 3d heat, 1 ra.
53 sec.

Saturday, Feb. 5. — Handicap Purse, !5;600. — 3 mile Iieats.

T. Puryear's ch c. Highlander, by Glencoe, 3 yrs., 90 lbs , . .3 1 1
W. H. Sinkler's ch. h. Jeff Davis, 5 yrs., 112 lbs , . .12 2

T. B. Goldsby's ch. f. Isabella, by Boston, 4 yrs., 90 lbs., . .23 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 54 sec; 2d heat, 5 m. 48 sec. ; 3d heat, 5 m.
65 sec.

3 1

2 3

1 2

dis.

134

Same dajf — Second Race. — Jockey Club Purse, 8300. — Single heat
3 miles. — Weicht for age.

C. ct X. Green's b. c. Escape, 3 yr3 , 1

W. H. Sinklci's c g. Lot, 6 yrs. 2

T. G. Bacon's b. f Nina, 4 yrs., 3

J. Harrison's b. f. Great "Western, 4 yrs., bol'd.

Time — 5 m. 52 sec.

At one of the meetings, during the week, Col. Ashe, the Vice Presi-
dent of the Club, took a proper opportunity to remind the members that
Death had recently removed from their midst one who had long been
associated with them. With much feeling he alluded to the past con-
nection of the late Col. RicriARD Singleton with the Club, and recalled
to notice the many and valuable contributions he had made for the pro-
motion of its objects.

Impressed with these sentiments, he offered tlie following Resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted :

Hesolved, That the name of the late Col. Richard Singleton be in-
scribed upon a blank page of the Minute Book of this Club.

Rcaolvcd^ That a copy of these proceedings be forwarded to his near-
est male representative.

1854. — Wednesday, Feb. 1. — Jockey Club Purse, |1,000. — 4 mile
heats. — Free for all ages. — Weight for age. '

John Belcher's b. ra. Nina, 5 yrs., by Boston, dam imported, by Lot-
tery, w:dked over.

Same day. — Hutchinson Stakes, for 3 year olds. — Weight for age. —
Subscription $250 ; $100 forfeit ; %50 if declared before the 1st Nov.
Closed 1st May. The Club to add $500, if two or more start. — 2 mile
heats.

J. Harrison's b. c. Griff Edmondston, out of Mary Elizabeth, . 1 1
M. R. Singleton's eh. f. Ellen Evans, by Hero out of Atalanta, . 2 2
C & N. Green's g. c. Granite, by Polydore, out of Andrewetta, . 3 dr.

J. Belchers ch. c. by Alamode, dam by Sir Charles, paid forfeit.

J. Belcher's ch. f, by Ilarold, dam imp'd, paid forfeit.

S. J. Carter's b. f. by Epsilon, out of Nanny Kellum, paid forfeit.

Hill and Myers' ch, f. by Boston, out of Minerva Anderson, paid for-
feit.

J. Campbell's f. by Glencoe, out of Cub, paid forfeit.

J. Campbell's c. by Altof, out of a Tranby mare, paid forfeit.

Thos. D. Watson's b. f. by Zinganee. dam by Portsmouth, declared.

F. G. Murpliy &.Co's b. c. by Boston, out of Tranby Anna, declared.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 42 sec, ; 2d heat. 3 m. 45 sec.

135

Tlie Altof colt got away before the signal for starting, and went round
jive times and three-quarters before liis rider could pull him up.

Thursday, Feb. 2.— Jockey Club Purse, -$750. — 3 mile heats. —
Conditions as before,

John Belcher's b. h. Red Eye^ 7 yrs., by Boston, out of Lucy Long by
Pri.nn, ivalkcd over.

Scinie day — Second Race. — Jockey Club Pui'se, -$150. — 2 mile heats.

Conditions as before.

J. Mazyck's b. f. Mary Brown, 4 yrs., by Champion, dam by Mon-
arch, 2 11

J. B Moore's b. f , 4 yrs., by Equinox, 12 2

J. Harrison's b. f. Shadow, 4 yrs., by Boston, Jr., dam by Eclipse, 3 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. oO .se<'. ; 2d heat, 3 m. 52 sec; 3d iieat, 4 m.
Friday, Ftb. 3.— Jockey Club Purse, |500.— 2 mile heats.— Condi-
tions as l)eforo.

0. P. Hare's ch. f. Florence, 4 yrs , by Harold, darn by Rowton,
IM.R. Singleton's ch. g John Hopkins, 3 yrs., by Rowton, dam by

Ulaucus, ...... . .

G. W. Dillehiinl's b. f Madonna, 3 yrs., by imp. Yorkshire, out of

Magnolia, ..........

J. Harrison's ih. m. Maid of Edgecombe, by Boston, Jr , dam by

Andrew, .

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 49 sec. ; 2d heat, 3 m. 51^ sec

Same day. — Hutchinson Stakes, for 3 year olds. — Weights as before,

1 niile heats. — Subsciiption $250 ; ^100 ft.; 850 if declared hefoi'e the

1st Nov. Closed 1st May.

S. J. Carter's b. f Selina, by Epsilon, out of Beta, ... 1 1

J Harrison's b c. GriflF Kdmonston, by Harold, .,,.22
J. Campbell's b e by Altoff, dam by Tranby, .... 3 dis.

\V. R. Singleton's ch, g. John Hopkins, by Boston, paid forfeit.
J. Belcher's ch, c by Alainode, dam by Sir Charles, [)aid forfeit,
J, Belcher's? ;d). f. by Harold, dam imp'd, }Kiid forfeit.
J. Campbell's f. by Glencoe, out of Cub. paid foifeit.
C. & N. Green's g. c. Granite, by Polydore, out of Andrewetta, paid
forfeit.

S. J. Carter's ch. f. by Amba.ssador, out of Kate King, declared,
T. 1). Watson's b. f. by Zinganee, dam by Portsmouth, declared.
F. G. Murphy & Co's b, c by Boston, out of Tranby Anna, dedared.
Time — 1st heat, 1 m, 48 sec ; 2d heat, 1 m. 52 sue
Saturday, Feb. 4. — Handicap Purse, ^600. — 3 mile heats.

John Belcher's b. m. Nina, 5 yrs , 109 lbs , 1 1

M R. Singleton's ch f. Ellen Evans, 3 yrs., a feather, ... 2 2
J. Harrison's ch. m. Maid of Edgecombe, 5 yrs , 99 lbs , . . 3 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m, 40 sec. ; 2d heat, 5 m, 43 sec.

1

1

3

2

2

3

4

dis.

136

In the last heat, Maid of Edgecombe broke down, and Nina came in
lame.

Same day — Second Race. — Club Purse, S300 — Single heat of 3 miles,

weights for age.

M. R. Singleton's ch g. John Hopkins, 3 yrs , .... 1

0. P. Hare's ch. f. Florence, 4 yrs., 2

J. Belcher's b. h. Red Eye, 7 yrs., dis.

Time — 6 m. 3 sec.

Red Eye sulked soon after starting, and refused to go. John Hopkins
came out an easy winner.

Same day — Match Race. — 2 mile heats.

J. E. Edings' b. f. Mary Brown, 11

J. B. Moore's ch. f by Hero, 2 2

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 54 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. h\\ sec.

Henry Gourdin, Esq., after speaking in very appropriate terms of the
recent death of Mr. Wm. Sinkler, regretting the loss of his example and
valuable counsel to the Club, offered (as a tribute of respect to his mem-
ory) the following resolutions, which, being seconded by Col. Ashe, were
unanimously adopted :

Resolved, That the name of the late Wm. Sinkler be inscribed upon
a blank page of the Minute Book of this Club.

Resolved, That a copy of the above Resolution be sent to the family
of the deceased.

In addition to the Hutchinson Stakes, for 3 year olds, to be run on
the Wednesday and Friday as usual, the Club opened another Stakes, to
be called " The South Carolina Sioeepstakes,^'' fos 2 year olds, to be run
or in 1856, on the Thursday of the regular Race week, instead of the
Second Race hitherto appointed to be run on that day. Subscription
$200 — play or pay — subject to the Rules of the Club, but to carry 80
lbs. ; fillies and geldings to be allowed 3 lbs. — 2 mile heats. — The nom-
inations to be confined to residents of South Carolina, and to be made
and closed by the 1st May next, and the horses to be owned in South
Carolina. If three or more start, the Club to add 8500.

1855. — Wednesday, Feb. 7. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — Weight

for age.

R. B. Cheatham's b. c. Grifif Edmondson, by Childe Harold, out of

Nat Pope's dam, 4 yrs., 3 11

John Belcher's b. m. Die Clapperton, by Boston, out of Bellamira

by imp. Monarch, 6 yrs., 12 2

W. T Cheatham's ch. h. Highlander, by imp. Glencoe, out of Cas-
tanet by imp. Monarch, 5 yrs., . . . . . .2 dis.

John W. Mazyck's ch. h. Jeflf Davis, by Hero, out of imp Mari-
gold, 7 yrs. 4 dis.

1

1

3

2

2

dis.

4

dis.

137

" Time — 1st heat, 7 m. 52 sec; 2(1 heat, 7 m. 46 sec; 3d heat, 7 m.
56 sec

Same day. — Ilutchinson Stakes, for 3 year olds. — Weio-hts as above.
Nineteen subscribers, at $250 each; $100 ft.; $50 if declared before
the 1st of Nov., with $500 added by the Club if two or more start.
Amount of the Stakes, $2,650. — 2 mile heats.

Col. T. B. Goldsby's br. c. Brown Dick, by imp. Margrave, out of

Fanny King by imp. Glencoe, .....
John Campbell's f. by Wagner, dam by imp. Tranby,
John Belcher's b. c. by Childe Harold, dam by imp. Priam, .
C. A. Hamilton's b c. by Tempest, out of Anne Barrow,

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 42 sec ; 3 m. 46 sec

W. H. B. Richardson's b. c by Shark, out of Anna Moore, declared.

O. P. Hare's b. c by Zinganee, dam by Rowton, declared.

O. Towles' b. c by Sovereign, dam by Autocrat, declared.

R. C. Myers' ch. f. by Mariner, out of Patsey Anthony, declared.

T. B. Goldsby's ch. c. by imp. Margrave, dam by Belshazzar, declared.

F. G. Murphy & Go's ch. g. Harper, by Glencoe, declared.

F. G. Murphy & Go's ch. f. by Glencoe, out of Motto, declared.

J. G. Guignard's b. g. by Edisto, dam by Hybiscus, paid forfeit.

M. C. Nisbett's f. by Sovereign, out of Lady of Lyons, paid forfeit.

John Clarke's br. f. l)y Black Prince, out of Swallow, paid forfeit.

W. W. Woodfolk's b. c Invincible, by Sovereign, paid forfeit.

Galvin Green's br. f. by Ainderby, out of Princess Anne, paid forfeit.

W, J. Minor's ch. c Ricardo by Voucher, out of Norma, paid forfeit.

W. J. Minor's ch. c LeRoi by Belshazzar, out of Veracity, paid forfeit.

John Campbell's f. by Glencoe, out of Cub, paid forfeit.

J. Belcher's colt by Childe Harold was ruled out in the second heat,
in consequence of foul riding.

Thursday, Feb. 8. — Jockey Club Purse, 8750, for all ages, weights as
above. — 3 mile heats.

T. B. Goldsby's br. c. Brown Dick, pedigree above, 3 yrs., . .211
John Campbell's b. m. Mary Taylor^ by imp. Sovereign, out of Clara

Howard by imp. Barefoot, 5 yrs., . . . . . 1 2 dr.
J. B. Moore's b. m. by Equinox, out of an imp. mare, 5 yrs , . . 3 dr.
Thomas Puryear's ch. c. Charley Ball, by Wagner, out of Magnolia,

by imp. Glencoe, 3 yrs., • . dr.

John W. Mazyck's ch. f. Patsey O'Rielly, by Shark, out of Filho-

da-Puta, 4 yrs dr.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 43 sec. ; 2d heat, 5 m. 42 sec
Same day. — Jockey Club Purse, $150, for all ages, weights as above.
2 mile heats.

138

J. B. Moore's ch. c. Henry, by imp. Gloncoe, out of Museiora by

Modoc, 3 yrs , .11

John Harrison's cb. c. by imp. Monarch, out of Mary Elizabeth, 3

yrs., 2 2

John Belcher's br. c. Voltaire, by Epsilon, out of imp. Nanny Kill-

ura, 4 yrs., 3 3

Time — 1st licat, 3 m. 50 sec; 2l1 lieat. 3 ra, 56 sec.

Friday, Fth. 9. — Jockey Club Purse, '$500, — Foi' all ages, weights for

age. — 2 mile heats.

T. G. Moore's br. m. Maid of Orleans, by Bethune, out of Alice Car-

neal by imp. Sarpedou, 5 yrs., . . ... 3 I 1

W. T. Cheatham's g. c. Little Artiiur, by imp. Glenooc, out of Blue

Bonnets, 3 yrs., 232

T. B. Goldsby's ch. g. by Rough and Ready, out of Damnington

m;uc, 4 yrs., •...12 dis.

J. AV. Mazyck's ch. f Patscy O'Rielly, by Shark, out of Filho-da-

Puta, 4 yrs., dis.

Time— 1st heat, 3 m. 46 sec.; 2cl heat, 3 m. 48 sec; 3d heat, 3 m.
53 sec.

Same darj. — Hutchinson Stakes, for 3 3'ear olds, — Weights as before,
Twelve subscribers, at §250 cacli ; 8IOO ft.; $50 declared; with $200
added by tlie Club if two or more start. Tliese Stakes amounted to
$1,750.— Mile heats.

W. W. Woodfolk's b. c. Invincible, by imp. Sovereign, dam by Stock-
holder, 11

J. M.Harrington's ch f. by imp. Margrave, out of Jack Hays' dam

by Monmouth Eclipse, 3 2

J. Campbell's ch. f. by imp Glencoc, out of Cub, ths dam of Monte, 2 3

C. Green's br. f. by imp. Ainderby, out of Princess Anne, paid forfeit.

C. A. Hamilton's b. f. by imp. Sovereign, dam by imp. Leviathan, paid
forfeit.

T. B. GoUlsby's ch. c. by imp. Glencoe, out of Paralce, by imp. Levia-
than, paid forfeit.

W. J. Minor's ch. c. Ricardo, by Voucher, out of Norma by Longwaist,
she out of imp. Novelty, paid forfeit.

W. J. Minor's ch.c. by imp. Belshazzar, out of imp. Britannia, paid
forfeit.

J. Campbell's ch.f. by Wagner, dam by imp. Tranby, paid forfeit,

R. C. Myers' ch. f. by Mariner, out of Patsey Anthony, by imp. Priam,
declared.

F. G. Murphy & Go's ch. g. Harper, by imp. Glencoe, dam by imp.
Trustee, declared.

F. G. Murphy & Go's ch. f. by imp. Glencoe, out of Motto by imp.
Bai'efoot, declared.

139

Time — 1st beat, 1 m. 53 sec; 2d heat, 1 m. 52 sec.
Saturday, Feb. 10.— Jockey Club (Handicap) Purse, $600.— For all
ages. — 3 mile heats.

T. B. Goldsby'sbr. c. Brown Dick, by imp. Margrave, out of Fanny

King, by imp. Glencoe, 3 yrs , 90 lbs , . . . . I 1

John Campbell's b. m. Mary Tnylor, by imp. Sovereign, out of Clara

Howard by imp. Barefoot, 5 yrs, 99 lbs , .... 2 2

W. T. Cheatham's eh. li. Highlander, by imp. Glencoe, out of Cas-
tanet by imp. Monarch, 5 yrs , 102 lbs , .... 4 3

J. B. Moore's b. m by Equinox, out of an imp. mare, 5 yrs , 95 lbs., 3 dis.

J. TV. Mazyck's eh. f. Patsey O'Rielly, by Shark, out of Filho-da-

Puta, 4 yrs , fcitber, 5 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 42 se(!. ; 2d heat, 5 m. 40 sec.

Same day. — Jockey Club Purse, ^300. — For all ages, post entrance,

Club weights. — 3 mile heats.

"W. T. Cheatham's gr. c. Little Arthur, pedigree above, 3 yrs., . 1
T. G. Moore's ch. c. Ilsnrj', by imp. Glencoe, out of Musedorn, by

Mednc, 3 yrs., 2

J. M. Harrington's ch. f. by imp. Margrave, out of Jack Haj's' dam

by Monmouth Eclipse, 3 yrs , 3

N. B. Young's ch. f. Ellen Evans, by Hero, out of Atalanta, 4 yrs , 4

Time — 5 m. 48|- sec.

Same day. — Mateh for . — 1 mile.

Mr. Alston's Shadow, 1

J. M. Craton's Frank Forester, 2

Time — 1 m. 53 sec.

1856. — Wednesday, Feb. G. — Jockey Club Purse, $1,000. — For all
ages, weight for age. — 4 mile heats.

John Belcher's b. c Frank Allen, by Hawkins' Priam, dam by imp.

Trustee, 3 yrs 3 11

Calvin Green's ch c. Frankfort, by imp. Glencoe, out of Mary Mor-
ris, by Medoc, 4 yrs , 12 2

W. H. Gibbons' ch. f Nannie Lewis, by imp. Glencoe, out of Motto

by imp. Barefoot, 4 yrs , 2 dr.

Time — 1st heat, 7 m. 46^ sec. ; 2d heat, 1 m. 56^ sec. ; 3d heat, 8 m.
30 sec.

Same day. — Hutchinson Stakes, for 3 year olds. — Weights as before.
Sixteen subscribers, at $250 each ; $100 ft. ; $50 declared ; with $500
added b^- the Club if two or more start. — 2 mile heats.

W. H. Gibbons' eh. f. Julia, by imp. Glencoe, out of Sallie AVard by

John R. Grymes, ... .... 1 2 1

Thomas Puryear's b. c. Moidorc, by imp. Yorkshire, out of Pica-
yune, 2 12

T. J. Goodwin, Jr's, ch. c. by Hero, dam by imp. Rowton, . . 3 dis.

140

F. G. Murphy & Go's ch. f. Kate Quin, by Wagner, out of Sally Ann
by imp. Trustee, paid forfeit.

F. G. Murphy & Go's ch. f. Sallie Lewis, by imp. Glencoe, out of Motto
by imp. Barefoot, paid forfeit.

Wm. H. Gibbons' b. f. by Revenue, out of Emily Thomas, by imp.
Priam, paid forfeit.

W. W. Woodfolk's b. c. Kansas, by imp. Sovereign, dam by imp. Le-
viathan, paid forfeit.

W. W. Woodfolk's b. f. Iodine, by imp. Sovereign, <lam by Stockholder,
paid forfeit.

T, B. Goldsby's b. c. by Rough and Ready, dam by imp. Glencoe, paid
forfeit.

Bacon & Jones' b. g. by imp. Sovereign, out of Eudora by imp. Priam,
paid forfeit,

Jerome Edgar's — Sam, by Wagner, out of Medora by Medoc, paid
forfeit.

John GampbeU's — f. by Wagner, out of Glorvena, paid forfeit.

John GampbeU's — c. by Wagner, out of Sally Bertrand, paid forfeit.

O. P. Hare's ch. c. Pryor, by imp. Glencoe, out of Gipsey by Eclipse,
paid forfeit.

John Belcher's b. c. by Zinganee, dam by imp. Priam, paid forfeit.

John Belcher's b. c. by Talty-Ho, dam by Paris, paid forfeit.

Time— 1st heat, 3 ra. 53^ sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 47| sec; 3d heat, 3
m. 5\^ sec.

Thursday, Feb. 1. — Jockey Club Purse, ^750. — For all ages, weights
for age. — 3 mile heats.

Thos J. Woodfolk's ch. f. Floride, by Wagner, out of Ann Watson

by imp. Glencoe, 4 yrs., 1 i

John Campbell's b.c. Jack Gamble, by Wagner, dam by imp. Tran-

by, 3 yrs., 3 2

H. C Caffey's b. c. Gov. Johnson, by imp. Sovereign, out of Little

Mistress by imp. Shamrock, 3 yrs., 2 3

Time — 1st heat, 6 m. 4 sec ; 2d heat, 6 m. 7 sec.

Same day. — South Carolina Stakes, for 2 year olds. — Seven subscrib-
ers at $200 each ; p. p. ; the Club to add §500 if three or more start;
subject to the rules of the Club; but to carry 80 lbs., allowing 3 I'os. to
fillies and geldings. — Mile heats.

C. T. Howell's b. c. by imp Sovereign, out of iNlillwood (carried 6

lbs extra,) ..... ....311

W. H. B. Richardson's ch.f. by Hero, out of Non Plus, . .22

J. M. Howell's b. c. by imp. Yorkshire, out of Mary Elizabeth, . 1 dis
P. G. Stoney's ch. c. by Eutaw Shark, dam by Convention, . . 4 dis.

141

Frank Hampton's — c. by imp. Sovereign, dam by imp. Priam, paid.

J. B. Moore's ch. c. by Hug-uenot, out of Ellen Percy, paid.

M. R. Singleton's rh. f. by Revenue, out of Sarah Washington, paid.

Time— 1st heat, 1 ra. 59 see. ; 2d heat, 2 m. -^ sec. ; 3d heat, 2 m. H
sec.

The above Race was anticipated with raudi interest — it was the first
shoivinn under a new Stakes Race, opened by the South Carolina Jockey
Chib at their meeting in 1854, This Stake, to be designated "The
Soutli Carolina Stakes," is designed specially to foster and stimulate the
intei'ests of the Turf among the citizens and planters of the State, and
thereby encourage competition in homebred stock.

Friday^ Feb. 8. — .Jockey Club Purse, -jfoOO. — For all ages, weights for
age. — 2 mile heats.

H C. Caffey's gr. f. Mary Blueskin, by Grey Eagle, out of Sally

Morgan, 4 yrs , (carried 6 lbs. overweight,) . . 11

W. W. Woodfolk's b. c Invincible, by imp. Sovereign, dam by Stock-
holder, 4 yrs., 2 2

John Belcher's b f . Adelgiza, by imp. Glencoe, dam by Rodolph, 4

yr.s, -....33

Calvin Green's ch f. Linda, by imp Belshazzar, dam by imp. Glen-
coe, 3 yrs., ......... 4 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 3 m. 55^ sec; 2d heat, 3 m. .53 sec.

Same day — Hutchinson Stakes, for 3 year olds. — Weights as above.
Thirteen subscribei's at ^250 each ; $100 ft. ; ^50 declared ; with $20u
added by the Club if two or more start. — Mile heats.

John Belcher's b f. Carolina, by Regent, dam by imp. Flatterer, . 1 1

Wm. H Gibbon's ch. f. Julia, pedigree above. .... 2 2

Thomas Puryeai-'s b. c. Moidore, pedigree above, .... 4 3

W. AV. Woodfolk's b. c Kansas, pedigree above, .... 3 4

F. G. Murphy & Co's ch. f. Ivate Quin, pedigree above, paid forfeit,

F, G. Murphy & Co's ch.f. Sally Lewis, pedigree above, paid forfeit.

W. W, Woodfolk's b, f. Iodine, pedigree above, paid forfeit,

T, B. Goldsby's b, c. by Rough and Ready, dam by imp. Glencoe, paid
forfeit.

Bacon & Jones' b. g. by imp. Sovereign, out of Eudora, by imp. I-*riam,
paid forfeit.

Jerome Edgar's Charles Morehead, by imp. Glencoe, dam by Sidi Ha-
met, paid forfeit.

Otis H. Kelton's ch. f. by imp. Consternation, paid forfeit.

John Campbell's ■ — f, by Wagner, out of Glorvena, paid forfeit.

John Campbell's b. c. by Wagner, out of Sally Bertrand, paid forfeit.

Time — 1st heat, 1 m. 51 sec. ; 2d heat, 1 m. 57 sec.

142

Saturday, Feb. 9. — Jockey Club (Handicap) Purse, $600. — For all
ages. — 3 mile heats.

T. J. Woolfolk's eh. f. Floride, by Wagner, out of Ann "Watson by

imp. Glencoe, 4 yrs., 99 lbs , 4 4 11

Wm. H. Gibbons' ch. f. Kannie Lewis, pedigree above, 4 yrs., 96

lbs, 2 14 2

n. C. Caffoy'sg. f. Mary Blueskin, pedigree above, 4 yrs, 99 lbs , .12 3 3

Calvin Green's ch. c. Frankfort, pedigree above, 4 yrs., 95 lbs., (car-
ried 99 lbs ,) 3 3 2 dr.

John Belcher's b. f. Adelgiza, pedigree above, 4 yrs., 95 lbs , . . 5 dis.

John Campbell's b. c. Jack Gamble, pedigree above, 3 yrs , feather, 6 dis.

Time — 1st heat, 5 m. 48 sec; 2d beat, 5 m. 47|- sec; 3d beat, 5 m.
54 sec. ; 4tb heat, 6 m. 14- sec.

Same day. — Jockey Club Purse, $300. — For all ages, Club weights,
post entrance. — 3 mile heats.

Thomas Piiryear's cb. c. Charley Ball, by Wagner, out of Magnolia

by imp. Glencoe, 4 yrs , 1

John Belcher's b. c. Frank Allen, by Hawkins' Priam, dam by imp.

Trustee, 3 yrs , 2

AV. W. Woodfolk's b. c. Invincible, pedigree above, 4 yrs., . . 3

Time — 5 m. 52 sec.

Among many other pleasing incidents of the week, was the presence
of Col. Hnmpton on the Course, after an unavoidable absence for many
seasons from our meetings, urgent private business having called him
West at the time of our Races. It was quite refreshing to see hira
" himself ar/oin,^^ in the places that knew him. He looked in as " dp top "
condition as the Highland Chief, when he exclaimed,

" I\'Iy foot is on my native heath,
And my name 's McGregor ! "

As much at home, as when, in the olden time, he used " to follow to the
field" a Charlotte Russe, a Monarch, or a Bay Maria, cum multis aliia
quce vimc prcescribere longum est. He was hailed with a buzz of welcome
evervwhere he went, and at one time with a loud acclamation as he
passed along. A more deservedly popular gentleman, and more efficient
patron of the Turf, our State cannot boast. In addition to what he has
done, in his generation, toward the furtherance of the logilimate sports
of the Turf, he has always been very generous and active in promoting,
at the same time, all important agricullural interests, appealing to the
intelligent Planter and public spirited citizen.

It will be seen, by a reference to the recent elections, (entered on ano-
ther page,) that the South Carolina Jockey Club has signified its high es-

143

timate of Lis worth by iinanimously selecting liim to fill the office of
Vice rresidcnt, made vacant by the nnicli regretted ill liealtli of another
of its favorites, Col. Ashe. The name of Col. Ashe was enrolled on the
minutes of the Club as an honorary member.

We regret to say, tlie indisposition of Col. Ashe is so continued as to
render it incumbent upon him to resign a post he lias filled, for many
years, with great usefulness and distinction. He retires with tlie heart-
felt sympathy and best wishes, not only of his immediate associates, but
of the whole community, for his speedy restoration to health.

WINNERS OF CUPS

OVER THE WASHINGTON COURSE, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Col. Wilkinson's '■'■ Noble '''' won a Tankard, in 1767, which is now in
the possession of "the Mathews family." Other pieces of plate,
of rich manufacture, grace the sideboards of the descendants of
those who formerly owned race horses in the State, but no record
when, and by what horse won, has been preserved, so that we can
exactly fix the date, and give honor to whom honor is due.

1817. Gen. Wynn's br. f. Lady Lightfoot, 4 yrs., 2 mile

heats, Tuesday, February 25 $500 value.

1819. R. Singleton's ch.c Kosciusko, 4 yrs., 3 mile heats,
Saturday, February 5 $500 "

1820. Gen. Wynn's b. f. Beggar Girl, 4 yrs., 3 mile heats,
Saturday, February 5 8500 "

1821. Gen. Wynn's „ch. c. Childers, 3 yrs., 3 mile heats,
Saturday, February 10 8500 "

1822. Gen. Wynn's ch. h. Sir WiUiam, 5 yrs., 3 mile

heats, Saturday, February 9 6500 "

1828. Col. Singleton's ch. f. Sally Taylor, 4 yrs., 2 mile

heats, "Challenge Cup," Tuesday, February 26, $500 "

1837. A handsome Cup was presented by the Club to Col. Hampton,
in testimony of the high sense entertained of his liberality in
giving the proceeds of the Citizens' Purse, $1,000, which he won
Tuesday, February 28, 3 mile heats, with his ch. f. Kitty Heath,
to go towards some contemplated improvements of the Wash-
ington Course.

/^•^os.s^ /7S1 A .5V. c//Am£^ro// s. c.

•W^^SHIKrOTOKT COXJPtSE, CH^A-HIjESTOISr, S. C
[For description, vide Part V, pp. US-U9.]

PART V.

WASHINGTON COURSE,

-A.3Sr33

ANNUAL REUNIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA JOCKEY CLUB.

"Multa et prsclara." — Horace.

10

Having now jfinished the calendar of races run under the sanction
of the South Carolina Jockey Club, from its formation to the present
season, ^e will proceed to make a few remarks upon the history of the
Club, and its prospects, by which will be seen its value and importance
to our community in many respects, but especially in a social point of
view.

The South Carolina Jockey Club is a chartered association, and the
oldest Jockey Club in the United States. It numbers among its mem-
. bers, and has always had on its list, some of the most distinguished citi-
zens of our own and other States.

" Non advenre, neque passim collecta populi colluvies."

Honorary membership has been conferred on five occasions :

J. E. McPherson, Esq., many years President of the Club, was elected
an honorary member in 1834 ;

Richard Tattersall, Esq., of Hyde Park, London, in 1837 ;

Richard Singleton, Esq., having been a member of the Club half a
century, was elected an honorary member in 1850 ;

John B. Irving, in 1851, had the same high honor voted to him
having served as Secretary twenty-five years ; and

Col. John S. Ashe was elected in 1856.

The income of the Club is very large, being upwards of $10,000. It
has had, at some meetings, as many as two hundred members. The
annual subscription of each member now is -140 ; formerly it was $60.
In adrlition to the subscriptions, it derives an income from real estate,
bonds, and bank stock.

From the ways and means thus at its disposal, its purses are not only
large, but the Club is able to extend a becoming degree of hospitality to
all respectable visitors, and friends of the Turf, from other States and
countries ; and notwithstanding its very heavy annual disbursements, it
is so well managed, it continues in an exceedingly thriving condition,
going on " prospering and to prosper."

It may be profitable to other Clubs to know, and therefore we state it
for the benefit of all concerned, that the thriving condition of the South
Carolina Jockey Club is attributable solely to its abandonment of the
proprietorship system !

148

Believing that no Club could ultimately succeed, and preserve its
independence, that did not own its own race ground, it determined, some
years back, in 1835, to purchase the Washington Course from the heirs
of the original stockholders of the property. This measure was sug-
gested by its late valuable and zealous Solicitor, John L. Wilson, Esq.,
and perseveringly advocated by its Secretary, Dr. Irving. The Course
was consequently purchased in 183G. The good effects were imme-
diately seen, by an increase of its income from the rent of the booths
and the receipts at the gates.

Until the year 1837, the Starting Post and Jockey Club Stands for
tlie accommolation of visitors, were at the south. -east corner of the
Course. At a nueting of the Club, February 27, 1837, it was proposed
to remove them to their piesent location — the north-west corner of the
Course. A committee was appointed for this purpose, and to take
measures, at the same time, for ascertaining the exact length of the
Course, and if short of a mile, to have it lengthened and improved, and
to do all such other matters as promised to be beneficial, and promot-
ive of the legitimate objects of th-; Club.

The present Graml Stand, and other buildings for the accommodation
of ladies, and the invited guests of the Club, were erected in 1837, from
designs by Relr.hardt, an architect from Germany, a pu])il of the great
Shinckle. The entrance to the Ladies' Stand is froin the rear of the edi-
fi -e, the la lies alighting fr<>in their carriages, prote.;ted bv an arrhed
way from the weather, and a^jend a flight of stairs, which (conducts to a
handsome saloon, coaimunicating by largj windows, (the whole height
of4lio building, fro n the ceiling to the floor,) with a wide balcony,
cal(.ulaled to accommodate many hundred spetiiators, and commanding
a full view of the Couise. On either side of the saloon are retiring and
refreshment rooms. These ditferent compartments are carpeted, and
furnished in gor> 1 taste, and reserved for the ladies that mav honor the
Club with their attendance. The balcony of the Grand Stan:! descends
gra lually by easy steps to the Course, but without any egress in that
dire.'tion ; whilst in the basement, the arrangements for the convenience
of the Stewards, an 1 the comfort of the Jo.-kies, when weighing, chang-
ing their liveries, &c., are excellent.

To the right of the ])rincipal Stand is a separate Stand for the officers,
the President, Vice-Presiilent and Timers, and immediately opposite (a
string suspended from one building to the other), is a box for the Starter
of the horses. The Course, for a considerable distance on both sides of
these buildings, is enclosed by a stout picket fence, sufficient to shut out
the crowd fiom that part of the Course, and to keep it private, but in

149

no way to interfere with the view of the public. Great pains have
always been talcen to keep the running ground in such order as to ren-
der it as unexceptionable to the Trainers, as tlie nature of the ground
will allow. The track is oval, of a sandy soil, exactly one mile — a light
rail enclosing it on both sides all the way round. The subjoined is a
diagram of it, from the joint bands of Major Parker and K. Q. Piuck-
ney, Esq., both gentlemen of scientific attainments, on whose accuracy
the most implicit reliance may be placed.

T^-A-SHiisra-TOisr cotTRSB.

I.N.NER DITCH OK TH£ TRACK.

LADIES STAjSD

N

1^3

410 "YAUDS

The Inner Ditch of the Track is exactly 1760 yard3 or one mile.

1 yard from the Ditch gives 1765.1 yards.

2 yards from do 1772 do.

3 do from do 1778 do.

4 do from do 1784 do.

Respectable strangers from abroad, or from other States, are never
allowed to pay for admission to any of the Stands on the Course. On
their arrival they are immediately considered guests, and j^rovided with
tickets and a ribbon, which frank them everywhere, entitling them to
the hospitalities of the Club during the whole meeting,

[A very highly finished wood engraving, by II. l^o'ise, who is now
engaged in business in this city, embellishes the beginning of this work
as a vignette. Mr. Bosse has been exceedingly happy in the composi-
tion of the crowd of figures, giving the picture life and truthfulness.
The Building is from a Daguerreotype taken expressly and gratuitously
for this work by D. L. Glenn, a native of this city, pursuing his votia-
tion as au artist, at No, 215 King-street. His pictures are executed in

150

^he highest style of the art he professes. In evidence of the general
appreciation in which he is held, and the rank that has been assigned
him, the first premium, for two years in succession, has been awarded
to him by the South Carolina Institute, for his specimens of Daguerreo-
types, AmbVotypes, and Photographs.]

The arrangements on the Course are such as to insure good order
and etiquette ; refinement and high breeding characterizing those who
prefer lingering about the Grand Stand, whilst those who wish to diver-
sify the scene, and witness life in other phases, can seek it in other
parts of the Course, at the booths, where ample preparations are always
made, by the different proprietors of these , restaurants, to minister, in
every conceivable way, to the tastes of the votaries of fun and frolic,
and to those also who require, in a long day, to have their inner man
regaled from time to time. We must not omit to mention, that, at
considerable expense, the Club put up a Citizens' Stand, opened to all,
gratis — the second story arranged with rows of seats, one above the
other ; the lower floor divided off into different compartments, some
commodiously and conveniently arranged for the accommodation of
small or large parties, and fitted up in good taste. Many of these re-
freshment rooms are superintended by well known habitues of the locale,
well experienced in such undertakings, and to cater to the tastes and
appetites of the most fastidious.

In addition to the courtesy manifested to the public by the Club, in
providing a " Citizens' Stand," the Club purchased and owns a large
farm adjoining the Course, which is arranged with stables, to accommo-
date in the most convenient and economical manner, all who visit
Charleston with horses from distant States.

The Races over our Course are well patronized, season after season,
by owners of some of the best stock on the American Turf; likewise
many lovers of the sport, " for itself alone," never fail, from year to year,
to put in an appearance from distant points, as the days of promise
come round. The proximity of our Race Ground, too, to the city — (in
fact, it is now a portion of the city itself, by a late annexation bill) —
offers great temptations and facilities to all of our own good people dis-
posed to participate in the sport, to go out whenever the weather is at
all inviting. From these circumstances, and the numberless agremens
incident to our meetings, the Races are generally well attended, having
a charm for many others besides those who are altogether absorbed in
the appearance and performances of the horses.

The Races commence on the first Wednesday in February of every
year, and continue throughout the week.

151

First day. — Wednesday, 4 mile heats, Jockey Club Purse |1,000

Same day, Hutchinson Stakes, mile heats, $200
given by the Club, with forfeits averaging an

amount for ihe winner of 1,400

Second day. — Thursday, 3 mile heats. Jockey Club Purse 750

Same day, CaroHna Stakes, mile heats, |500 given
by the Club, with forfeits averaging an amount

for the winner of 700

Third day. — Friday, 2 mile heats. Jockey Club Purse 500

Sayne day, Hutchinson Stakes, 2 mile heats, 1500
added by the Club, with forfeits averaging a

sum for the winner of 2,000

Fourth day. — Saturday, Handicap, 3 mile heats, Jockey Club

Purse 600

Same day, single heat of 3 miles. Jockey Club
Purse 300

17,250

Besides the above sums, there is frequently a purse given by the citi-
zens of Charleston, $1,000 and upwards, which, if added to the regular
Jockey Club Purses, as set down above, will, without any private ven-
tures, inside stakes, &c., swell the sum total of the good things that are
within the reach of the ditferent stables attending the Charleston Races,
to upwards of eight thousand dollars !

To give additional eclat to the Charleston Races, and to further the
prosperity of the Club, Mr. Tattersall, of Hyde Park Corner, London,
presented, in 1837, to the South Carolina Jockey Club, a whip, to be
run for annually, upon the principle which governs the Whip in Eng-
land. It was accepted by the Club in the same spirit in which it was
tendered, and, in compliment to the donor, it was denominated " The
Tattersall Whip" Mr. Tattersall was at the same time unanimously
elected an honorary member of the Club. Col. Hampton won this
whip with his imported colt Monarch, by Priam, out of Delphine. It
has since remained in the possession of that gentleman, unchallenged.

As a part of the history of the South Carolina Jockey Club, that it
may well be congratulated upon, is the fact of its wonderful exemption
from accidents. Considering the number of races that have been run
over the Washington Course, very few casualties have occurred — we
cannot call to mind more than three occasions when a Jockey has been
thrown, and not one of these mishaps attended by serious consequences.

The question has often been asked, why does not the South Carolina

152

Jockey Club, with its ample means, have two meetingfl a year, instead
of one ? We answer, that although this may occasionally be talked of
OMif q/"(ioor.9, it has never found favor with the members. They have
invariably set their faces against it, with great wisdom, feeling the force
of the reasoning of Juvenal :

" Voluptates commendat rarior usus."

Our pleasures have a higher relish when they are rarely used. The
keenest sense of delight is sure to be blunted by a too frequent
repetition.

A Jockey Club dinner on Wednesday, and a Jockey Club ball on
Friday, are annually given in the race week from the funds of the Club.
The dinner is always an aflfair of great enjoyment, got up imder the
direction of those of the Stewards who, from their own love of the good
things of this life, know exactly how to provide for the taste of others.

From time immemorial, amid the general hum of mirth and conver-
sation that ensues, after the cloth is removed, at a given signal, with
one consent, every body, however vociferous a few moments before, is
hushed into a profound silence. The President, then, takes the leady
"Tind keeps it, with " The High-Mettled Racer ;" when no sooner is the
last note of this admirable song breathed, than a most unanimous ham-
merino- of the tables, and rattling of the glasses, proclaim its termination,
and attest more plainly than words can express the cordiality with
which it has been listened to. From the enthusiasm with which this
performance is received at every returning anniversary, we believe, in
all time to come, no gentleman will be deemed fully qualified to fill the
chair, who is not able to sing this highly popular song. To this suc-
ceeds, like a succession of lightning flashes, a vividness of conviviality,
among the many merry fellows, who are the life and soul of the Club,
keeping up till a late hour, the harmony of " the merrie meeting," prov-
ing that when to ease and cheerfulness there is superadded the highest
zest of gay wit, lively fancy, refined humor, nothing can be wanting to
the perfection of the social pleasures of life.

There is no better way of heightening the general happiness of a
large party than by a good song. This, from time immemorial, has
been a prevailing opinion. The Grecians carried this conviction so far
as to have had songs appropriate, not only to social gatherings, but to
the various trades. It has been with much truth said, " that the charac-
ter of a people is long preserved in their songs."

It is not to be doubted that the animating efi'ect of the annual post-
prandial repetition of the air of " The High-Mettled Racer," will greatly

153

contribute to preserve, forever and forever, the tone of social exercises
that lias for many years cliaracterized, season after season, every annual
festival of the South Carolina Jockey Club. For the benefit of all con-
cerned, tlen, who are to come after us, we furnish a copy of the words
of this truly graphic and justly admired production :

THE HIGH-METTLED RACER.

-See the Course thronged .with gazers ! the sports are begun ;
The confusion but hear! " I'll bet you, sir"—" Done ! — done!"
Ten thousand strange clamors resound far and near;
Lords, hawkers and jockeys assail the tired ear.
While with neck like a rainbow, erecting his crest,
Pampered, prancing and pleased, his nose touching his breait,
Scarcely snuffing the air, he's so proud and elate,
The high-mettled racer starts ficA'-^r the plate.

Now Reynard's turned out, and o'er hedge and ditch rush
Hounds, horses and huntsmen, all hard at his brush ;
They run him at length, and they have him at bay,
And by scent and by view cheat a long tedious way ;
While alike born for sports (Tf the field and the Course,
Always sure to come through, a staunch and fleet horse^
When fairly run down the fox yields. up his breath,
The high-mettled racer is in at the death.

Grown aged, used up, and turned out of the stud,

Lame, spavined, and wir.d-galled, but yet with some blood,

While knowing postillions his pedigree trace.

Tell his dam won that sweepstakes, his sire gained this race «

And what matches he won too the ostler's count o'er.

As they loiter their time at some hedge alehouse door ;

While the harness sore galls, and the^spurs his sides goad,

The high-mettled i-acer's a hack on the road.

Till at last having labored, drudged early and late,
Bowed down by degrees, he bonds to his fate ;
Blind, old and feeble, he tugs round a mill.
Or draws sand, till the sand of his hourglass stands still.
And now cold and lifeless, exposed to the view,
In the very same cart which he yesterday drew,
While a pitying crowd his sad relics surrounds,
The high-mettled racer is sold for the hounds.

154

The annual Jockey Club ball always takes place, as has been stated,
on Friday evening of the race week. The ball ! the ball ! yes, the ball,
par excellence, of all balls !

" The halls — the halls of dazzling- light" —

the' chalked floors, the superb dresses of the company, the furbelows,
the flounces, the bouquets of fresb-rdfeeblids and camelias, the exhilarat-
ing music, the ceaseless whirl of muslin and of broadcloth in the centre
of the hall, the handsome mirrors that decorate the walls of the gay
saloon, reflecting graceful figures " on the light fantastic^'' as if in some
fairy region, lending enchantment to the brilliant scene !

OFFICERS OF THE CLUB, 1856,

JAMES ROSE, President;
WADE HAMPTON, Vice-President;
E. P. MILLffiEN, Secretary;
J. C. COCHRAN, Treasurer;
HENRY C. KING, Solicitor.

Steioards

Frank Hampton,
Thos. F. Porcher,
J. M. Howell,
W. St. J. Mazyck.

A. M. Manigault, ResdH.
Chr. Fitzsimons,
Chr. Gaillard,
L. D. DeSaussure,
Thos. M. Wagner,

Executive Committee. — James Rose, John S. Ashe, Henry Gour-
din, Wm. Ravenel, W. C. Murray.

Finance Committee. — Henry Gourdin, W. C. Murray, Edward

MOTTET.

Farm Committee. — Chr. Fitzsimons, Thomas L. Wragg, P. C,
Gaillard.

Managers of the Ball. — William H. Huger, John McPherson
Creighton, Sedgwick Simons, Wm. R. Mathewes, Elias N. Ball.

iV#^

^«>

i'..

PART VI.

^ §\mtt »t i\t Jiftont frnt tend in S0Kt| fralina.

" The snorting of horses was heard ; the whole land trembled at the sound of the
neighing of the strong ones." — Jeremiah, ch. viii., v. 16.

'}

Besides the "Washington Course, near Charleston, there are other
places where race meetings were held annually in the State of South
Carolina. We will give the names of some : — St. Mathews, Pendleton,
Greenville, Barnwell, Newberry, Pineville, Laureftsville, Union, Dead-
fall, Beaufort, Strawberry, Georgetown, Fulton, Camden, Columbia,
Orangeburg, Cherokee Ponds, Limestone Springs and Yorkville.

The races at many of these places have been discontinued long ago.
At Orangeburg, now numbered among the things that were, Argyle, the
competitor of "John Bascombe," in his nuitch at Augusta, made his first
race.

At some of the above mentioned places, the meetings progressed
wonderfully in a few years from their first organization, particularly the
Columbia Club, established in the Spring of 1828, and which bid fair
in a short time, being under the countenance of such patrons as Col.
Hampton and Col. Singleton, and other influential supporters, to effect
much towards the accomplishment of the great end iu view, namely:
the perfection of "the thorough bred." Columbia had two meetings in
the year; and from the produce stakes whi<-h were instituted there,
owing to its proximity to a neighborhood where there are many breed-
ing farms, there was no reason why the old Club should not have been
kept up with the same spirit and eclat that for many seasons charac-
terized its proceedings.

A new Club has recently been formed at Columbia, and a fresh start
made, under favorable auspices. A very gratif\ing meeting was held
there in December last. The Congaree Course has been thoroughly
refitted, and extensive arrangements made for the accommodation of the
public, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Puryear, who is now proprie-
tor of the Course.

Pineville is, and always has been, a very popular meeting. It has
many attractive and peculiar features. It is a meeting conducted en-
tirely unlike any other we know of in our country. It is aristocratic in
its character — or, we ought rather to say, the company in attendance is
always of so select an order, composed of the gentry of the immediate
neighborhood, that it resembles a large united family party, rather than
the promiscuous throng of all sorts and conditions of people it is usual
to find congregated on a race ground in other places.

158

We ttink the name of this interesting meeting ought to be changed
from " Pineville Races " to " Goodwood Races," after the most fashionable,
and, perhaps, delightful place of meeting at present in England. The
Course at Pineville not only resembles that famous and popular locale
(we have alluded to) in situation, being surrounded by a fine park or
wood^ but the company is likewise always so good, that we cannot but
come to the conclusion that the name of " Good-Wood " very appropri-
ately applies to it.

At Goodwood (being private property), " the sacred precincts" are
guarded with th^ utmost vigilance by the Duke of Richmond, part of
whose domain it is, and who suffers no gambling booth or tent, or any
thimble or^'^migg. tables, of any description, to be erected ; and con-
stables, employed specially for the purpose, have strict instructions to
apprehend all persons so offending,^r gaming in any other way what-
ever. At Pineville the "^me rule^ and surveillance are observed. In
fact, everything is conducted with the strictest decorum and refinement ;
indeed, so much so, that if it were not for the name of the thing, the
most pious and rigid moralist could attend the races without being
offended in the slightest particular, or being able to take exception to
any of the proceedings going on around them.

The Pineville meeting, therefore, is purely one of pleasure, divested
of every attraction for the mere business men t)f the Turf — for those, I
mean, who only follow it professionally — but it is pleasanter to many
other persons on that very account; and many worthy old gentlemen,
" good men and true," all of the olden time, surrounded by their <lescen-
dants of the second generation, come out to have a day's enjoyment at
it who never bet a cent — and, perhaps, do not know of, at all events
take no thought of, tlie thousand other events that are " coming off"
from time to time during the residue of the year in other parts of the
country ; they, probably, have never seen a race at any other place.

During race week, the most jovial conviviality abounds in the neigh-
borhood. To write on this subject, however, to persons who know
society only as it exists in other parts of the United States, is like point-
ing out the beauties of nature to a blind man ; he may hear, but cannot
comprehend your meaning. Here you see a people — a primitive people
standing by themselves — a type of the feudal past — living upon the
lands of their fathers, marrying and intermarrying, continuing to j)rac-
tise that hospitality, &nd those polite attentions to strangers, which their
fathers practised " in the good old times before them." The venerable
Major Samuel Porcher, long regarded by his neighbors with an affection
little short of idolatry — the kind-hearted Stephen G. Deveaux, and his

159

son Marion, deariy beloved by all who knew them — these will be seen no
more doing the honors there ; but Col. Dubose, one of the good old set,
still survives to show what a gentleman of the old school was ; and
Mazyck Porcher, too, representing him whose name he bears, and repre-
senting him worthily, and many others, also, keep open house, and " fare
sumptuously" every day — the brightness of their countenances, as new
comers drive up to their doors, indicating more plainly than words can
express it, the cordial welcome they extend to all.

Pineville was first inhabited in 1794-. The first settlers who built
there were John Palmer, Peter Gaillard, Peter Porcher, Philip Porcher
•and Samuel Porcher. The present Course, near Pineville, was laid out
by Col. Maham. The Course was then called " The St. Stephen's
Course," and a Club was formed, khown as " The Santee Jockey Club."
Its first meeting took place on the 7th of March, 1791 ; John Palmer
was elected President. The weights were heavier than at the present
day. For aged horses, 136 lbs.; 6 years old, 132; 5 years, 124; 4
years, 112. This Club increased with the most surprising rapidity. The
second year of its organization there were ninety-seven members ; there
is not now a single survivor of that original number. The venerable
and beloved Major Samuel Porcher was the last; he died a few years
since. Col. Washington, Col. Alston, Col. Warren, Col. McPherson,
Mr. Fenwicke, and all the distinguished Turfites of those days, were
members of the Club, and supporters of its annual meetings.

In 1794, the famous Commerce, then three years old, entered by Mr.
John McPherson, beat a large field, two mile heats. In 1795, a very
interesting race, three mile heats, was run — Mr. Wm. Tock's Banker, 4
years old, beating Gen. Washington's Rosetta, then aged, Mr. Fenwicke's
Commerce, 4 years, and Capt. Warren's Echaw, 6 years old. There
were three heats. Rosetta won the first heat in 5 m. 59 sec. ; Banker
the second and third heats, in 5.55 and 6.23.

In the same year the celebrated Shark walked over for the Jockey
Club Purse, 2 mile heats. In 1796 and 1797, Mr. Fenwicke's Commerce
won the Jockey Club Purses, beating on one occasion Banker, that had
beaten him previously in the year 1795.

In former days, prior to " the St. Stephen's Course," laid out by Col.
Maham as we have said, there was another Race Course on the now
plantation of Col. Wm. Dubose. There was a ball alley on that Course.
Players used to come periodically from a great distance. Col. Hampton,
Col. Sumter, and other leading characters of those days, frequently
participated in the amusement of a game of ball.

In the infancy of the South Carolina Turf, many good horses were

160

bred on the High Hills of Santee by Mr, William Richardson, who died
in 1V86. After his death, his stud, which was extensive, was disposed
of at auction. The following curious and antique advertisement on the
occasion, was preserved by the body servant of Mr. Richardson — old
David by name. He attained a great old age, and died, not many years
since, at Bloomhill Plantation, the former residence of his master. It
is published now in this place, to show some of the stock that was
originally brought into South Carolina from Virginia:

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON THURSDAY,
The 23c? of November next (1Y87).
At the Plantation of the late William Richardson, Esq., at the High
Hills of Santee,

WHX BE SOLD,

To the hirjhest bidder,
For prime Copper or purple Indigo, to be delivered in Charleston in
twelve months from the date of the sale, with interest jiayable in like
manner, and approved security,

43 Valuable high blooded
MARES, COLTS AND FILLIES,
Of the first rate Pedigrees in the State.
Among which are fourteen Brood Mares, several of which were pur-
chased in Virginia, and got by the noted horses Fearnought, Shadow,
Lofty and Centinel, seven two years old, six three years old, and six
four' years old, by Fearnought, Shadow and Centinel ; the remainder
under two years old were got by Victorious. Eight of the Mares are
now in foal by Effingham.

If Thursday should prove rainy, the sale will happen on the fir.'^t fair
day afterwards.

By order of the Executors and Ex'ix,

JOB COLCOCK,
Who would also undertake the sale of any other property at the same
time and place which any gentleman in the neighborhood may wish to
have disposed of at public vendue.

Printed by Bowen & Markland, No. 53 Church Street and No. 11 Elliott Street,

PART VII.

°§rctj)rni of tijt Siuf.

Again ye come, again ye throng around me,
Dim, shadowy beings of my boyhood's dream!

Ye are with you bringing

Images of other days —

In your j'ath upspringing

Old Tradition's half remembered lays —

They, whose greeting
Gladdeiied me, — my spring-time friends, are gone

From the place of meeting,

One by one. —
The near afar off seems, — the distant nigh —
The now a dream, — the past reality.

Halleck^s Translation of the Poetic Preface to Faust.

11

Is he thy brothex' ?

Not so ill kin.

Not in the fashion thiit the world puts on,
But Brother in the heart.

Let me not be accused of , pedautry, for having selected the title of
Brethren of the Turf for the foUowincf sketches and ondits of the racing
men of South Carolina. The title is not without its force and meaning,
which will be readily recognized by all who knew the men of whom I
treat. Though carrying out the principle of emulation to its last de-
gree, they never failed, in their intercourse with each other, to practise
those amenities which secured uninterrupted harmony — making the
Turf, in their hands, in more senses than one, a school of good breeding,
and themselves a noble band of brothers!

On the revival of Racing, in South Carolina, after the Revolution, the
most conspicuous gentlemen ujion the Turf were Col. William Alston,
Col. Washington, E. Fenwicke, Esq., Gen. McPherson, and Gen. Wade
Hampton.

Col. William Alston, of Waccaraavv, for many years had the most
extensive stud of all his contemporaries in South Carolina. Among his
most distinguished and popular mares from which he bred, was the
" Brilliant mare," bred by Mr. Fenwicke, and got by the imported liorse
Matchem, nut of a maie by Brilliant.

The Tartar maic bv old Flimnap, out of a mare by old Pharaoh.

Kitty Fisher, b\' Oscar, dam by imported Vampire.

Hope, by Shark, dnm by imported Fearnought.

Circe, by Ai'iel, out of Lady Northumberland, imported by the Hon.
John Tayloe, of Mount Airy, in Virginia.

Iris, by Marplot, out of Nancy Dawson.

Marplot mare, by Marplot, out of Betsey Baker,

Kitty Bull, (imported,) by John Bull, out of Lord Grosvenor's Isa-
bella by Eclipse.

Grey mare, by Slouch, dam by Medley.

Anvilina, by Anvil, out of Augusta.

Peggy, (imported,) by Trumpator, out of Peggy, sister to Postmaster.

Chesnut filly, by Mambrino, out of a sister to Naylor's Sally.

Stirling mare, by Stirling, out of a Mambrino mare.

Col. Alston also bred from Nancy Dawson and Betsey Baker,

164

The produce of the above mares we will not pretend to ijive, as they
are too numerous, and particularly as they may be found registered with
great accuracy in the American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine,
vol. 1, No. 2, July, 1830.

Col. Alston had a famous grey mare he called Alborae, that he was
very partial to. In 1797, after beating with her, Telegra]>h, the prop-
erty of Col. Washington, he turned to that gentleman, and said in a
tone of friendly badinage,

'' Washington, what should you think of a mare that, like her name-
sake, the horse of the Prophet, can run in one night from earth to
heaven ? "

Col. Washington smilingly replied, " Just tell me the distance^ sir, and
then I'll give you an opinion as to what I think of the performance."

Gallatin, a ch. h., foaled in 1799, by Bedford, out of Mambrina, by
Mambrino, was another of Col. Alston's favorites, and well may he have
been so, for his .success was almost unp)ef'edented. He gave §^4,000 for
him, (at that time a very high price.) and always considered him the
cheapest horse he ever owned.

In 1803, over the Washington Course, for the Joc-key Club Purse, 3
mile heats, then only 3 years old, and carrying 92 lbs., he beat Mr. Sin-
gleton's mare Dorocles, Capt. Fields' Belle Rattle, Mr. Clifton's Republi-
can, Col. Washington's Achilles, Mr. Bellinger's Miss Tims, and Mr. Sea-
brook's Furiosus Celscis. Gallatin won the 1st heat in 5 m, 57 sec, and
the 2d heat in 5 m. 53 sec, distancing the field. Bets at starting were
three to one in favor of Gallatin.

On Saturday of the same week he won the Handicap Race, 3 mile
heats, beating another uncommonly strong field, viz.: Gen. McPherson's
celebrated race mare Roxana, by Marplot, Gen. Washington's Ariadne,
by Bedford, Capt. Fields' Belle Rattle, and his beautiful colt Buonaparte,
and Mr. McPherson's Leviathan. Athough the Course was very muddy,
owing to a heavy fall of rain on the morning of the Race, Gallatin won
the 1st heat in 5 m. 52 sec, and the 2d in 6 m.

This Race was a very great triumph for a 3 yr. old to achieve. Every
horse entered was well known to fame. Buonaparte was a very promis-
ing colt. A friend, upon whose judgment I can rely, informs me that
Buonaparte was the liandsomest horse he ever saw, except imported
Rowton.

1804. — Washington Course, Feb. 15, Wednesday, 4 mile heats, Gal-
latin walked over, for the Jockey Club Purse.

Same year, on Saturday in the same week, he won the Handicap
Race, 3 mile heats, beating Dungannon and young Dare Devil. ^

165

1805. — Gallatin started for the Jockey Club Purse, 4 mile heats, but
was beaten by Mr. J. P. Richardson's ch. c. Sertorius, 4 yrs., by Alder-
man. He must have been entirely out of condition in this Race, for the
time was very bad, 8 m. 16 sec, and 8 m. 18 sec.

John Randol{)li, of Roanoke, was present in the stand at Fairfield,
(Richmond,) when Col. Alston bought Gallatin of Mr. Tayloe. He was
then entei'ed as Expectation. Each of these three gentlemen held a
stop watch. The first, second, and fourth miles were barely cantering,
but the third was the fastest ever run in the United States, the best on
record for many years ; and this determined Col. Alston to make the
purchase, when he changed the name to Gallatin.

In October, 1802, at Richmond, when 3 yrs. old, he ran a 2 mile heat
in 3 m. 43 sec.

Gallatin's back was long, and not in the best possible shape, but he
had fine shoulders, and powerful, muscular thighs. Unfortunately for
his general success as a stallion, he stood in Georgia., where there were,
at that time, not many good mares. He got some colts that proved good
nags, but nothing equal to himself. His most distinguished progeny
was Topgallant, (the sire of Monsieur Tonson's dam,) Marktime, Lafa-
yette, and others.

Gallatin's pedigree is given in full in Part IV, in our notice of the
Races in 1803.

Col. Alston, in the season of 1805, determined to retire from the
Turf, after having trained and run some of the best horses that ever
started in Carolina — namely : Maria, (the dam of Lady Lightfoot,) Gal-
latin, Nancy Air, and others; he bred also Lottery and young Peggy;
the former purchased by Col. Singleton, the latter by Gen. Hampton.
He oftered for sale all his race horses and young stock, most of them got
by Bedford, Marplot, Stirling, and Spread Eagle. Three of his mares
that were sold were imported, namely : the dam of Ariadne and Galla-
tin ; another, named Peggy, bred by Lord Clermont, and Anvilina, got
by the Prince of Wales' famous horse Anvil, out of O'Kelly's cele-
brated mare Augusta, by Eclipse. His whole stud was put under the
hammer soon after the Charleston Races in 1807, when, by judicious
purchases, Messrs. Singleton, and Richardson, and Hampton were ena-
bled to keep up very strong stables for many years after.

The other distinguished gentlemen we have mentioned as the contem-
poraries of Col. Alston, or, as we have styled them, his " Brethren of
the Turf," continued to run their horses with alternate success. The
most renowned and fortunate of Col. William Washington's entries,

166

were Ranger, Rosetta, Flora, Shark, Actgeon, Ariadne, Childers and
Trumpetta.

Shark was a very distinguished animal, a dark bay. His first appear-
ance in public was in 1794, as a three year old, carrying 92 lbs., when
he was beaten over the Washington Course, near the city of Charleston,
S. C, for the Jockey Club Purse, 3 mile heats, by Dictator, a horse bred
by Gen. McPherson in 1790, (see his pedigree in "Turf Register," vol.
2d, p. 463.) Five started — Dictator, Shark, Mr. McPherson's Escape,
Mr. Burns' Paragon, and Mr. Hugh Rose's Coquette. Shark won the
first heat. Dictator the second and third heats.

Time — 1st heat, 6 m, 34 sec. ; 2d heat, 5 m. 58 sec. ; 3d heat, 6 m.
8 sec.

1795. — Feh. 11. — 4 mile heats — Washington Course. — Shark, as a 4
year old, 106 lbs., beat Capt. Warren's Echaw. This was on the Wed-
nesday of the race week. On the following Saturday he also won easily,
against a good field, the Handicap Race, three mile heats.

1797. — Shark, 6 years old, carrying 129 lbs., over the same Course
on the Monday preceding the regular race, won a Sweepstakes of £1,200
sterling — two mile heats — beating Col. Alston's celebrated g. f. Alborac,
and Gen. Hampton's Hazard. This was a most excellent race, and run
in good time — 1st heat, 3 m. 54 sec; 2d heat, 3 m. 57 se(5. On Satur-
day of the same week he beat Alborac, three mile heats.

1798. — Monday^ Feb. 12. — Shark was beaten by Commerce for a
Subscription Purse of $1,000, 4 mile heats. This was a very exciting
race. Shark won the second heat. Commerce the first and third heats.
Col. Hampton's Patiiot also started. We shall give further particulars
of this race in our notice of Commerce.

1799. — Wednesday, Feb. 13. — Over the Washington Course, Jockey
Club Purse, 4 mile heats. Shark, aged, 133 lbs., beat Harpoon and
Greyhound.

Same year. — Shark won the Handicap Race at Charleston, 3 mile
heats ; beating, after a severe race of four heats, Alborac, Merry An-
drew, Greyhound and Harpoon. Merry Andrew won the first heat,
Alborac the second heat. Shark the third and fourth heats.

Shark started several times in 1800 and 1801, but without success.
He was then advertised as a stallion, and became as popular in the stud
as he had been on the Turf.

Shark was conquered in 1800 by Black Maria, who had been sent on
by Col. Tayloe from Vii'ginia to Gen. Hampton, for the express purpose
of a trial with him. The famous race mare Virago was first applied for
to accomplish the same purpose. It is often stated and regretted that

167

Shark's pedigree is little known. There can be no doubt he was by im-
ported Shark, his dam by Flimnap. His performances, in our opinion,
establish the purity of his blood. To show the favor in which Shark
was held for the good he had done in his generation, he was buried with
distinguished honors at Janiesville Race Course at Clarendon, near the
seat of the late James B. Richardson, of this State. A marble slab,
with a suitable inscription, marks the spot where his remains were de-
posited.

Col. Washington owned a full sister to Shark, and trained her, but
she did not acquire any of the fame of her brother. She was matched
in 179*7 against Col. xilston's Atalanta, but paid forfeit.

Ariadne, owned by Gen. Washington, was first called Fairy. They
were one and the same, and not two distinct mares. The General
changed the name to Ariadne after he bought her of Col. Hoomes, of
the Bowling Green. The ^me season that he bought Ariadne, he pur-
chased, also, br. f. Trumpetta, which won at Petersburg, beating Doctor,
a very good horse, and very like Collier in figure and size. (See our
Calendar, Part IV, season 1802.)

Gen. John McPherson and Mr. E. Fenwicke, were both staunch
patrons and contributors to the sports of the Turf, during a long racing
career, The}^ both owned many fine horses, which, from their intimate
knowledge of horse flesh and condition, they were enabled to place with
advantage. The former brought upon the Course, in 1794, the renowned
Commerce, who, at three years old, in a race of two miles (February 15),
won the South Carolina Jockey Club Purse, beating a large field.

In 1796, Commerce passed into Mr. Fenwicke's and Mr. Ferguson's
hands. They ran him in his five year old form, 4 mile heats, on Wednesday,
for the Jockey Club Purse, over our Washington Course, which he won,
beating a very fast horse, Matchem, the property of Mr. Bellinger. In
the same week, on Saturday, he won easily the Handicap Race, 3 mile
heats.

Like Shark, he was a great feature on the South Carolina Turf; we
will, therefore, enumerate his principal races. His first race, as we have
just said, over our Course as a three year old, season of 1794, carrying
92 lbs., for the Jockey Club Purse, 2 mile heats, when he beat Capt.
Saunders' Cornelia, Col. Washington's Actfeon, Capt. Davis' Picture,
Capt. Alston's Meteor, Mr. Hugh Rose's Flirt, Capt. Moultrie's Tristam
Shandy, Mr. Richardson's Farmer, and Mr. Field's Peter Pindar.

Time — 1st heat, 4 m.; 2d heat, 4 m. 1 sec.

1795. — For the Jockey Club Purse, of 2 mile heats, he beat Mr. Bel-
linger's Justice, after a very severe contest. Justice won the 1st heat.

168

1196. — Over the same Course, Commerce, then 6 years old, carrying
120 lbs., beat Mr. Bellinger's bl. h. Matchem, 4 mile heats. Matchem
won the 1st heat, and bolted in the 2d.

On Saturday, in the same week, he won the Handicap Purse, beating
Capt. O'Brien Smith's Tally-ho, Mr. Moultrie's Banker, and Col. McPher-
son's Touch-and-Jump.

1191. — Wednesday, Feb. 8. — Same Course. — 4 mile heats. — Jockey
Club Purse. — He beat Lath easily.

1798. — Monday, Feb. 12. — Commerce won a Jockey Club Subscrip-
tion Purse of $1,000, 4 mile heats, over the Washington Course. The
entries were : — Mr. Fenwicke's b. h. Commerce, aged, 133 lbs.; Col.
Washington's b. h. Shark, aged, 133 lbs.; Gen. Hampton's Patriot, 4
years, 106 lbs.

Commerce won the 1st and 3d heats. Shark the 2d, and made a very
near thing of the 3d. Patriot was well up in each heat. The Course
was very heavy, I am informed, or the time would have been better.
The 1st heat, I find, is recorded in the journal of a friend, to have been
run in 8 m. 16 sec. ; 2d heat, 8 m. IV sec. ; 3d heat, 8 m. 32 sec.

Commerce and Shark, I am told, were often tried against each other,
and were so nearly equal, it was the opinion of competent judges that
condition alone determined their superiority. This was confirmed, it is
said, by the fact, that whenever Mr. Fenwicke, who knew the temper and
constitution of both horses well, trained Commerce, he beat Shark; and
whenever he had the care and handling of Shark, Shark in his turn
would beat Commerce.

Shark having beaten several of Gen. Hampton's best horses — his Lath
and Hazard — he resolved to find a horse that should be more fortunate
against him. In 1799, therefore, he trained a remarkably fine gelding,
and brouglit him on the Course. As he was entered to destroy Shark,
he gave him the significant name of Harpoon. This formidable instru-
ment, however, that was chosen to do so much execution, and afibrd such
sport, proved bluntless and unworthy, not even grazing the side of the
monster of the deep. Harpoon, though not being able to make any
headway against Shark, nevertheless proved a good horse, and won
many fine races.

With the same object that Harpoon was matched against Shark, a
horse was also selected to defeat and put down Commerce. He was
named Privateer. This clipper (for he was a horse of great foot) did
not prove fast enough, however, to overhaul his anticipated prize, and,
like Harpoon, had to retire " inglorious from the field."

Gen. McPherson bought from Col. Alston his Brilliant mare, and his

169

brood mare Hope, with her filly by Marplot, besides importing from
EnglaiK.], Star, by Highflyer, out of a mare by Snap — a very promising
stallion from the appearance of his colts, when he left England ; also,
Fire Brand, a ch. c. by Buzzard, out of Fanny, own sister to King Fergus
— a br, f. got by Sir Peter out of Vivaldi's dam by Mercuiy. This filly
was trained, and ran under the name of Cinderella — a roan colt, own
brother to the brown filly mentioned above — a large b. f. by Sir Peter,
dam by Woodpecker — a gr. f. by Sir Peter out of Bab by Bordeaux ;
and a dark br. f by Trumpator out of Demirep by Highflyer. Of the
above importations Star did not answer the expectations raised of him
as a foal getter in South Carolina, Fire Brand died on his passage out
to this country. The roan colt was called Sir Peter Teazle ; he was
trained, but never ran. The grey filly was called Psyche, and was in
the stud of Col. Singleton.

Gen. Hampton was for a long time one of the most spirited of the
South Carolina racing men. He trained and ran Mogul, a very great
three mile horse — Lath, Hazard, Patriot, Harpoon, Maria, Rattle, Lady
Bull, Highlander, Arabella, Dungannon, Merchant, Omar and Caroline,
cum multis aliis, with many others, too numerous to mention in this
place. In 1800 he won all the purses at Charleston, Maria winning on
the first and fourth days. Harpoon the second day, and Rattle the third
day.

Ugly, a very fortunate horse, though bred by Gen. Sumter, was usually
run by Gen. Hampton. He vs^as a good four mile horse. He was ugl^/
by nature as well as by name. On one occasion, after he had made a
capital race, a gentleman (the late Judge Huger, who in a green old age
long enjoyed the love and veneration of his native State) looking at him
in the crowd, remarked, "Who would have expected such a performance
from such an unpromising looking animal ?" Gen. Hampton, overhear-
ing the observation, with characteristic quickness of repartee, replied :
" Perhaps, sir, you did not know who trained him."

Gen. Hampton purchased from Col. Alston a br. c. Wonder, by old
Fhmnap out of Kitty Fisher — a b. c. by Stirling, out of Kitty Bull — a
ch. f . by Bedford, out of an imported ch. f. by Mambrino, out of a sister
to Naylor's Sally. This was a full sister to the, great Gallatin !

The following pedigrees were arranged by Col. James Ferguson, at
Millwood, the seat of Col. Hampton, near Columbia, S. C, 24th May,
1843, from memoranda made by Gen. Hampton in his own hand-writing
in the blank pages of an old edition of the English Stud Book. And
here let me take occasion to say, least I should omit to make the acknow-

lYO

ledgment in its proper place (when I come to speak particularly of that
gentleman), that much that is of value in these sketches I am indebted
for, to the courtesy and traditionary lore of Col. James Ferguson, of
Dockon.

Gunn Mare, bred by Gen. Hampton, got by Paragon, out of a mare
imported into New Jersey. Paragon was got by old Flimnap out of
Camilla, sister to Brilliant.

1802 : b. f. by Stirling.

1803: b. c. by Spread Eagle.

1804 : b. c. by Dare Devil, sold to Mr. Ferguson.

1806: ch. cby Bedford,

Stirling Mare, foaled 1802, out of the Gunn Mare.

1806 : b. c. by Dragon.

1807 : b. c. by Bedford.

Cora, bred by Col. Kennon of Virginia, foaled 1790, got by Obscurity,
her dam Nancy Whirligig by Figure — Mark Antony, Jolly Roger, Mary
Gray.

1802 : b. f by Saltram, sold to Capt. Sevier.

1804 : br. c. Milo, by Dragon, sold to Mr. Baker of Kentucky.

1806 : ch. f. by Dragon.

1808: ch. f. by Bedford.

1809 : ch. c. by John Bull. ,

1810: ch. f. by a son of Bedford.

Desdemona, bred by Mr. Dance, and purchased by Col. Selden, was
got by Dare Devil, her dam Lady Bolingbroke by Pantaloon, her g. dam
Cade by King Herod (by Fearnought out of Kitty Fisher), her g. g.
dam Primrose by Dove (son of Cade by old Cade), her g. g. g. dam
Stella was got by Othello by Arab, her g. g. g. g. dam Selina was got
by the Godolphin Arabian.

1804 : b. c. by Bedford.

1806 : b. f. by Dragon, sold to Hon. Mr. Steele.

1808 : b. f. by Bedford, given to Col. John Hopkins.

1810 : b. c. by a son of Bedford.

Cormorant i/are, foaled 1800, bred by Col. Hoomes, her dam by
Medley, her g. dam by Pegasus (son of Fearnought out of Jenny Dis-
mal), her Q.. g. dam Sally Wright by Yorick, out of a thorough bred
mare of Colonel Tayloe's.

1804 : b. f. by Bedford, sold to Mr. Pearson.

1806 : ch. f. by Dragon.

1807 : ch. c. by Bedford.

Calash, foaled 1802, got by Saltram out of Cora.
1806: b. f. by Dragon.

171

Little Witch, foaled 1803, got by Saltram, her dam by Clockfast, g.
dam by Yorick, g. g. dam by Mr. Tayloe's Childers — g. g. g. dam by
Traveler out of the imported Mare Jenny Cameron.

No produce.

Centinel Mare was got by Centinel (son of old Centinel, Fearnought,
Jolly Roger, Partner, Silver Eye), her dam by Americus, Janus, Valiant,
Aristotle, &c.

1806 : ch. f. by Dragon.

1807 : b. c. by Bedford.

1808 : b. f. by Bedford.

Diomed Mare, foaled 1801. her dam (the dam of Maria and of Vignt-
un), by Clockfast.

1805 : b. c. by Bedford, sold to Mr. Fitzpatrick.

1806: ch. f. b. Dragon. ''

1807: b. c. by Bedford.

Sold the above mares to Col. Thomas Pinckney.

Drone Mare, foaled 1800, bred by Col. Talmadge, got by the imported
horse Drone (son of Herod), her dam Harlot, imported by Col. Tal-
madge, was got by a full bred son of Herod out of a Snap mare;
she was out of Lord Butie's Harlot.

1804: b. c. by Dare Devil, sold to Mr. LaRoach.

1805 : b. f. by Bedford, sold to Mr. Fitzpatrick.
1806: b. c. by Dragon.

1808 : b. c. by Bedford.

Drone Mare, full sister to the above, foaled 1801.

1805: ch. f. by Bedford.

1806 : b. f. by Dragon.

1807 : b. c. by Bedford, sold to Mr. Baker.

Spread £Jagle Mare, haled 1803, her dam by Brilliant, g. dam by
Shadow, g. g. dam by Fearnought, out of a thorough bred Mare —
sold.

No produce.

Fantail, bred by the late John Goode, Esq., of Mecklenburgh, Vir-
ginia. She was got by a son of Shark from a mare doubly crossed by
Janus, and got by his horse Twig; also, by Janus got by Warning out
of a full bred Janus mare ; Warning was got by Fearnought, also out
of a Janus mare.

1805 : b. f. by Bedford, sold to Mr. Bynum.

1807 : b. c. by Bedford, sold to Mr. Bell.
1808: ch. f. by Bedford.

1810 : b. c. by Jolly Roger.

172

It would be invidious to say who in the present generation among
the many conspicuous characters on the South Carolina Turf, stood in
the foremost rank. We suppose, however, we must begin with Col.
Singleton, not only as " an older soldier," but as a well known breeder, and
the fortunate possessor of many good horses, for a long series of years.

In 182*7, he won every day at Charleston.

Wednesday, Feb. 28. — His ch. c. Redgauntlet, 3 years, by Sir Archy,
walked over for the Jockey Club Purse — 4 mile heats,

Thursday, March 1. — His gr. f. Ariel by Eclipse, beat Mr. Graves'
ch. m. Lady Ezras, and Mr. Harrison's Roderick, for Jockey Club Purse
— 3 mile heats.

Friday, March 2. — His b. f. Nondescript, 4 years, by Kosciusko, beat
Mr. Graves' ch. c. Nebo, by Timoleon — Jockey Club Purse — 2 mile heats.

Saturday, March 3. — Handicap Race — 3 mile heats. — His ch. f.
Ariel beat Mr. Graves' ch. m. Lady Ezras by Sir Archy.

From some cause or another, adhering too long, perhaps, (as we have
heard it premised,) to one particular strain, he was rendered almost hors
de combat for many campaigns.

This is too true, with the exception of a single filly, Medora, (im-
ported in 1833, in the ship Camilla, from Liverpool,) by Chateau Mar-
geaux, out of Marianne, the dam of the celebrated English horse Medoro,
and which, turning out a trump, promised for a while in a great measure
to turn the tide of fortune again in his favor. She started tAvice in
1836 as a 3 year old — once in Charleston, 19th February, and once in
Augusta, Ga. — for the Jockey Club Purses, 2 mile heats, both of which
races she won easily. The former (carrying 87 lbs.) she won in 3 heats;
the 1st heat was run in 4 m., the 2d heat in 3 m. 50 sec, the 3d heat in
3 m. 51 sec, beating Vertumnus, 4 years old, by Eclipse, dam by Defi-
ance (who won the first heat), and Mr. Winter's ch. f. Sally Jenkins, and
a filly of Mr. Guignard's, named Hebe.

Medora, becoming amiss in the following year, was withdrawn from
the Turf, and put to Priam.

In 1807, Col. Singleton purchased, at the sale of Col. Alston's thorough
bred stock, a ch. f., foaled in 1805, by Bedford, out of an imported mare
bred by Lord Grosvenor, got by Mambrino out of a sister to Naylor's
Sally ; also, ch. f. Lottery, by Bedford, out of Anvilina, bred by Mr.
O'Kelly, foaled in 1796, got by Anvil out of Augusta, and imported by
Mr. John Tayloe, in 1799, into Norfolk, Virginia.

Col. Singleton bred the celebrated stallion Kosciusko, by Sir Archy
out of the famous brood mare Lottery. He was also the owner of the
renowned but unfortunate "Clara Fisher," by Kosciusko, dam by

173

Hephestion, at the time she ran her memorable match as^ainst Col.
Johnson's Bonnets o' Blue, over the Washington Course, near Charles-
ton, S. C, in 1832—4 mile heats, for $10,000, both 4 years old, and
carrying 99 lbs. Clara Fisher had won the 1st heat in 7 ra. 45 sec,
and was leading in the 2d heat under a strong pull, when she gave way,
from an injury received a few weeks previously in training. Although
she literally ran the two last miles of the 2d heat on three legs, she was
well up with her competitor, and concluded the heat in 8 m. 5 sec. If
this casualty had not occurred, she musf have won with considerable
ease.

In point of judgment and tact in managing a race. Col. Singleton was
undoubtedly equal to any man in the world. We have heard it very
often lamented, therefore, that he should have been so characteristically
cautious in entering and making engagements for his horses. As a
breeder, I have already said, Col. Singleton was at one period of his
career unequalled. From some of his horses, the Turf in South Caro-
lina derived signal advantage. From the following list of the most dis-
tinguished of his stock, it will at once be seen, that from his old stock
were descended some of the best horses of their day :

Lottery^ by imported Bedford, out of imported Anvilina, a very noted
racer, and capital brood mare. She produced young Lottery by Sir
Archy, Kosciusko, Saxe Weimar, Mary Singleton, Phenomenon — all by
Sir Archy, and Sylph by Hephestion, who was the dam of Redgauntlet,
a fine race horse by Sir Archy.

Pandora^ another of his distinguished brood mares, was the dam of
Little John by Potomac, Ganymede by Hephestion, &f.

Imported Psyche was another of his brood mares; she was the dam
of Mark Time, by Gallatin, Lambelle'by Kosciusko, &c.

Col. Singleton imported, in 1834, in the ship Dalhousie Castle from
Liverpool, bound direct to Charleston, a bay horse Nan Plus, by Cotton
out of Miss Garforth by Walton. He kept him for a while, and tried
him as a stallion ; but, not equalling his expectations in the stud, he
offered him for sale at the Columbia Races in January, 1836. Col.
Butler, who was killed at the head of the South Carolina Regiment,
gallantly leading it on to victory in the Mexican war, facetiously observed
of this horse, that as far as he had proved of any use to Col. Singleton,
his proper name should be Sur-Plus!

In 1836, Col. Singleton bought, at the sale of yearlings of the King
of England's stud, a brown filly by Sultan, out of Rachel, sister to Moses
by Whalebone, rather small size for her age, but neatly formed, very fine
shoulder; she cost 120 guineas. He also bought a b. f, by Tranby, out

174

of Elfrida by Whalebone — black legs, rather light, as all the Whalebone
stock are, but very handsome; he gave for her 110 guineas.

Col. Singleton went to England in 1839 ; while there, still further to
improve his stock, he purchased a brown yearling filly by Augustus, dam
by Orville, her dam Sprightly by Whisker ; also, a yearling filly by
Glaucus, out of Christabel by Woful, her dam Harriet (the dam of
Plenipotentiary) by Pericles. The two were shipped from England in
the month of October of the same year.

At one time the produce of Col. Singleton's stud were accustomed to
bring the best prices, and were sought after with avidity by all, who
were either already engaged upon the Turf, or were anxious to make
their dehut with some credit on it.

As a breeder coeval with Col. Singleton, the late Col. James B. Rich-
ardson stood conspicuous. With but two ex(;eptions, Gen. Hampton,
in 1800, and Col. Singleton in 1827, he was the only man who ever
took all the Jockey Club Purses at one meeting in Charleston. This he
did in 1833, having in his stable a very strong string, but without any
competition that year. Bertrand, Jr., Little Venus, MucklejoLn and
Julia, composed his stable. He purchased, at the sale of Col. Alston's
thorough bred slock in 1807, bay colt Rossicuician by Dragon, out of
Anvilina ; also, a ch. f. Charlotte by Gallatin, out of the same dam. In
1834, he backed his Bertrand, Jr., 5 years old, and Little Venus, 5 years,
against any two named horses in America, 4 mile heats, $5,000 a side,
each match. This challenge was accepte<i by Col. Johnson of Virginia,
who nominated Andrew by Sir Charles, and Bonnets o' Blue by Sir
Charles — Andrew against Bertrand, Jr., and Bonnets o' Blue against
Little Venus. The latter match came otf at Columbia in January. 1833,
and was won by Little Venus. The former was appointed to take |)l;ice
at Charleston over the Washington Course; but Andi'ew falling lame,
paid forfeit.

The Colonel's racing stud was extensive as long as he had the liealth
to attend personally to it. His best and favorite bi'ood mare was Ti-ans-
port by Virginius, out, of Nancy Air. by imported Bedford. She made
several very fine races in 1817 and 1818, over the Washington Course,
which we will dilate upon in another place.

During his career. Col. Richardson may truly be said to have been an
ornament to the Carolina Turf. He always ran his horses honestlv and
truly, and supported, to the best of his ability, the diflferent meetings
throughout the State. He was not generally successful ; but such was
the evenness of his temper, and the amenity of his disposition, he seemed

175

quite as well pleased to have afforded sport, as to have carried off a
purse.

Col. Spann, as next in order, and closely connected by marriage with
Col. Richardson, was at one time a steady supporter of the Carolina
Turf; but for the last few years of his life he trained but very few horses.
He died in 1841. In fact, since he had the handling of some of his
lamented father-in-law's stock, (Col. Richardson,) the tide of fortune
seemed to have set against his stables. He bred the celebrated Bertrand
by Sir x\rchy, out of Eliza by Bedford, all things considered, both as to
his performances whilst on the Tnrf and his get, as distinguished as any
native stallion of the present century. He has certainly contrived to
get as many winners out of all sorts of mares, as any other horse con-
temporary with him ; Bascombe, Bill Austen, Bertrand, Jr., Rattlesnake,
and many others too numerous to mention.

In speaking of this very remarkable horse, I cannot omit mentioning
one great peculiarity of his running — a quality of inestimable value,
and which testified in an especial manner his great game and endur-
ance. I allude to his power of recovering himself in a long race, after
being apparently dead beat. He could make more quarter, brushes in
a 4 mile heat than any horse I ever saw severely pressed in a race. It
was only necessary for his jockey, whenever he felt him weakening, to
take a strong pull upon him for a few jumps, to find him not wanting^
as soon as called upon again. Without this invincible pluck, he never
could have beaten Mr. Davenport's Aratus by Director, full brother to
Virginian, out of a Sir Harry mare, half sister to Timoleon, in the style
he did at Charleston i)i 1826, a fourth heat of 3 miles. There were
three entries — Bertrand, Aratus and Creeping Kate, a very fast thing by
Sir Archy. Bertrand, as a 5 year old, carried 112 lbs. ; Aratus, 5 years
old, 112 lbs. ; and Creeping Kate, of the same age, 109 lbs., (allowed as
a mare 3 lbs.)

It is proper to record here as a part of the history of the South Caro-
lina Turf, and one of its greatest achievements, that Bertrand contended
for every heat] first with Aratus, Creeping Kate just saving her dis-
tance, and Aratus winning the heat. In the 2d heat. Creeping Kate
was the contending nag against Bertrand, Kate at the termination of the
heat showing a wonderful turn of speed, and winning it only by a length.
In the 3d heat, Bertrand went off" at the top of his speed, closely fol-
lowed by Creeping Kate, Aratus evidently holding back for the next
heat. Bertrand won this heat by a neck from Creeping Kate. In the
4th heat. Creeping Kate being withdrawn, Bertrand and Aratus ran a
match race. Aratus took the lead and kept it the first round ; they

176

then ran locked for a mile. At the commencement of the third round,
Aratus seemed to have the advantage of a stride or two ; but within
300 yards of the coming in chair, Bertrand rallied all his energies, made
a final effort, and won the heat hy a head^ amid the deafening acclama-
tions of the crowd.

The 1st heat was run in 5 m. 47 sec. ; the 2d heat in 5 m. 4"8 sec;
the third heat in 5 m, 54 sec. ; and the 4th heat in 5 ra. 53 sec.

Now, to have owned such a horse as Bertrand, was glory enough, it
will be thought, perhaps, for one man in a life time ; but to illustrate
the difference in the estimated value of blood stock in those days, and
at the present time, notwithstanding the unrivalled performance of Ber-
trand, he was sold in 1826 for the paltry sum of 83,250. Even this
amount was at first thought exorbitant. It was only after much delibera-
tion and calculation, and consultation with friends, and hackling as to
the price, and a journey to and from Kentucky, that Mr. Lindsay, the pur-
chaser, was brought to given even $3,250 for him. We mention this with
some degree of shame, as it may fairly be set down as so much
against the judgment of the sporting men of 1820 in our own State.
Col. Spann, we believe, to the day of his death, never forgave
himself for dispossessing himself, atone fell swoop, for a mere trifle,
too, of the pride of his native State, and one of the best horses that
ever gave character to tlie Ameiican Turf. Col. Spann's sale of Ber-
trand was, like Glaucus, '' exchanging gold for iron, under the walls of
old Troy."

Bertrand was taken to Kentucky by Mi\ Lindsay, where he annuallv
realised for his fortunate owner a large sum. We have been given to
understand by a gentleman from that State, who had the best oppor-
tunities of being well informed upon the subject, that Bertrand for several
seasons covered 180 mares, receiving mares into his harem during every
month in the year but one. If this be so, it is very evident that the
owner of Bertrand was determined that he should carry out the recom-
mendation of a certain philosopher, who enjoined it as the [^art of wis-
dom upon poor, weak, fast decaying humanity, to make the most of the
passing hour, and to " go it v)hil.st we ewe younc/."

Bertrand covered at Si 00 the season.

There was another gentleman, among the best of specimens of a
cowitnj gentleman of the South, who, although he did not fiorure con-
spicuously on the Charleston Course, we must not fail to mention with
profound respe(;t; we allude to that venerated patriot, citizen, and sports-

177

man of the old school, Gen. Cantey. He was one of that gallant band

" Who fought fior the land their souls adored ;

For happy homes and altars free.
Their only talisman, the sword ;

Their only spell-word, Liberty ! "

In private life, too, all who knew him loved him ; his hospitality and
courtesy were proverbial, indicating, upon all occasions, the sterling
qualities that have ever characterized the country gentleman of the South.
This is no place to pay a tribute of respect to his memory as a patriot
or citizen, however pleasing such themes may be ; to us pertains the
humbler task to speak of him only as a Racer — a Brother of the Turf.
He had a stock of horses well bred, and always trained one or two for
the Races at Camden and Statesburg, and generally won a purse. If
successful, he never put into his own pocket what he won, but gave it to
one or other of the Churches in Camden, or to the Orphan Society. He
had the prayers of the faithful that he might win ; insiders and out-
siders both wished him luck — the latter, on account of their veneration
for Gen. Zack. Cantey ; the former, because his winnings were always
devoted to charity.

We come now to the impersonation of Carolina chivalry — the em-
bodied spirit of Carolina blood and Carolina honor — one that may be
looked upon as the main contributor in our State, for many seasons, to
the legitimate end of racing — the improvement of our breed of horses.
Who can we mean but Col. Hampton, tar outstripping all his predeces-
sors and contemporaries on the Turf, in the ardor of liis zeal, and the ex-
tent of his racing establishment. No pilgrim ever knelt at the shrine
of My Lady at Loretto, nor ever dipt into the river Jordan with greater
devotion than the Colonel visits his stables in the morning to admire
the objects of his solicitude, which, by their condition and performances,
generally so well repay his attention. The epithet, "delighting in
horses," applied by Pindar to Hiero, King of Syracuse, who, on his favo-
rite horse Phrenicus, was the winner of the Olympic crown, may be
equally well applied to him, for no man can be fonder of fine horses than
Col. Hampton. I should like to possess, painted by Troye, the Colonel's
likeness on his favorite "Monarch ;" what

" A combination, and a form indeed,"

to hand down to posterity,

"To give the world assurance of"
12

178

an honorable sportsman, and a high mettled Racer of the nineteenth
century.

Col. Hampton commenced his racing career in the right way, with
none but good ones, and has, in consequence, ever since been eminently
successful. One of his most brilliant campaigns was the season of 1836,
when, at Columbia, he won three days, every time he .started. He won
the Colt Stake with his Godolphin colt Lath ; the Jockey Ckib Purse,
4 mile heats, with Bay Maria, and the Hampton Plate with Charlotte
Russe, full sister to Trifle. These Races were won without a broken
heat, and against good fields of horses. Immediately after, over the
Washington Course, near Charleston, he was also eminently successful ;
also at Augusta, Ga. Kitty Heath, 3 yrs., by Eclipse, dam by Alfred,
was in his stable at the time. Kitty, with the three mentioned above,
started ten times during the campaign, and lost but one race.

The Colonel deserves success, for he is not only a gentleman of high
charaf^ter, but of great liberality on the Turf. He was for many years a
very liberal buyer, giving the highest prices for horses that took his
fancy, and promised well in other States, as well as having purchased
largely at the annual sale of the royal stud at Hampton Court, in Eng-
land, as long as those sales continued. The following enumeration of
his blood stock imported from England ; his native blood stock, and
horses in training, autumn of 1842, may be taken as a fair criterion by
which the extent of his breeding and racing establishment may be
judged.

IMPORTATIONS OF BLOOD STOCK BY W. HAMPTON.

1835. — B. c. Monarch, by Priam, out of Delphine.

B. f. Emily, by Emilius, out of Elizabeth, by Rainbow.

B. f Lilly, by The Colonel, out of Fleur de Lis, by Bourbon, given to
Col. Fludd.

B. f by Priam, out of sister to Spurn ante, sold Col. J. S. Preston.

Br. m, Emmy, by Magistrate, out of Emmeline, covered by Camel,
sold Col. J. S. Preston.

Ch. m. Tears, by Woful, out of Miss Stephenson, covered by Defence,
sold Col. J. S. Preston.

Ch. c. Foal, by Defence, out of Tears, sold Col. J. S. Preston.

1836. — Br. c, by The Colonel, out of Posthuma, dead.

B. f. by Emilius, out of Ada, (sister to Augusta,) exchanged with Col.
Butler.

Ch. f. The Queen, own sister to Monarch, sold Dr. Merritt.

Ch. f. by The Colonel, out of Peri, sold Gen. Adams.
12*

179

1837. — B. c. Sovereign, by Emilius, out of Fleur de Lis.

Ch. f. by Actaeon, out of Ada, sold Gen. Adams.

Ch. f. The Actress, by Tlie Colonel, out of Miss Clifton, sold Col. Man-
ning.

B. f. by Actaeon, out of Scandal, sold Col. Butler.

Ch. f. by Langar, out of The Balkan, sold Col. Manning.

B. m. Lucy, by Cain, out of Mare, by Bustard.

1838. — B. m. Delphine, (dara of Monarch and The Queen,) by Whis-
ker, out of My Lady, in foal to Plenipo.

Ch. f Penelope, by Plenipo, out of Brazil.

B. f. Milliner, by Merchant, out of Surprise.

B. f. by Emilius, out of , sold Gen. Adams.

Br. c. by Saracen, dam by Filho-da-Puta, out of Mervinia, by Walton
sold Capt. Rowe.

Ch. f. Fury, by Pi'iam, out of Sister to Ainderby, sold Col. Butler.

Col. Hampton also owned, in 1837, and bred from the celebrated im-
ported stallion Rowton.

Monarch cost 256 guineas.

F. by The Colonel, 12 0 guineas.

F. by Emilius, 205 guineas.

F. by Priam, 110 guineas.

NATIVE STOCK.

Peggy, bred by Col. Alston, by imp. Bedford, out of imp. Peggy.

1816 : ch. f. Trurapetta, by Hephestion, given J. M. Howell, Esq.

1817 : ch. f. by Hephestion, died without produce.
1819 : ch. c. Candidate, by Virginius, sold in Louisiana.
Peggy died in 1834, leaving no other produce.

Pocahontas, bred by Col. Singleton in 1819, got by Sir Archy, her
dam Lottery, by Sir Archy, out of Lottery, by imp. Bedford, out of imp.
Anvilina.

1828: b. f by Bertrand, given Gen. Scott, of Alabama, dam of West
Wind.

1832 : b. c. Gadsden, by Crusader, broke down winning Produce
Stake at Columbia.

1833 : b. c. Lath, by Godolphin.

1836 : br. f. Kate Seaton, by Argyle.
Pocahontas died 1837, in foal to Rowton.

Ch. m. Rushlight, bred in 1830 by James Jackson, Esq., by Sir Archy,
dam Pigeon, by Pacolet, &c.

1837 : b. c. by Chateau Margeaux, died 2 yrs . old.

180

1839 : c. by Priam.
1841 : b. f. by Priam.

Rushlight given Col. Noland after weaning the Priam f.
Bay Maria, bred in 1831 by Mr. Hall, of New York, got by Eclipsei
out of Lady Lightfoot, &c. , &c.

1838 : b. f. Ruby, by Rowton.

1840 : b. f. Cornelian, by Priam.

1841: bl. f. Sapphire, by Monarch. '

1842 : b. c. by Sovereign.

Maria West, dam of Wagner, <fec., got by Marion out of Elly Crump,
by Citizen, &c., her produce.
1836 : ch. f. Fanny, by Eclipse.

1839 : b. f. Trinket, by Andrew.

1840 : b. f. Chicora, by Priam.
1841 :' bl. c. by Monarch.
1842 : b. c. by Sovereign.

Imp. Delpine, by Whisker, out of My Lady, &c., dam of Monarch,
and The Queen, &c., has produced since her importation :

1839 : ch. c. Herald, by Plenipo.
• 1840 : twins, by Hybiscus, dead.

1841 : missed to Priam.

1842 : twins, by Sovereign, dead.

Imp. Emily, bred as above in 1842, ch. f. by Boston.

Imp. m. Lucy and Kitty Heath, by Eclipse, were at one time in Ken-
tucky breeding on shares. Penelope in Georgia, and Milliner in this
State, also breeding on shares.

Charlotte Russe, a distinguished race mare, died, leaving no produce.

HORSES IN TRAINING.

Monarch, (an experiment.)

Fanny, 6 yrs. old, by Eclipse, out of Maria West.

Rowtonena, 5 yrs. old, by Rowton, dam by Kosciusko.

Ruby, 4 yrs. old, by Rowton, out of Bay Maria.

Luta, 4 yrs. old, by Bertrand, Jr., out of Betsy Richards.

Herald, 3 yrs. old, by Plenipo, out of Delphine.

Archy Mullen, (Mr. Caldwell,) 3 yrs. old, by Priam, out of Summer-
ville's dam.

Ch. f., 3 yrs. old, by imp. Emancipation, out of imp. Lucy Trinket, 3
yrs. old. by Andrew, out of Maria West.

From the above statement, it will be seen that Monarch, on his return

181

from Kentucky, was put in training, but only as an experiment. He
was brought back from Kentucky the beginning of 1842, and took his
old stand at the Woodlands, serving mares at the low charge of $60 the
season. The Colonel in this, as in all his other arrangements, turned
his passion for the Turf to an excellent account, bringing this very supe-
rior horse within the means of every breeder, in and out of the State,
who may have owned a well bred mare. We speak of this, not so much
to vaunt the act as one of liberality to his neighbors, as one calculated
to do essential benefit to the future stock of the country. In proportion
to the means of the two nohle men, it is almost equal to the generosity
of the noble Earl of Egremont, of whom it is said, that he every season
allows to his tenantry and poor neighbors, the free use of one of his
stallions.

We may mention another instance of Col. Hampton's characteristic
liberality — the presentation of a plate to the Columbia Jockey Club, to
secure an annual race over that Course, 2 mile heats, provided the en-
trances equal the value of the plate, $500. It was won by Charlotte
Russe^ the entry of the liberal donor himself, and has since, from year
to year, continued in his possession. In compliment to the donor, it was
called " The Hampton Plate," by the Club.

On another occasion, at Charleston, February 28, 1837, Col. Hamp-
ton presented the proceeds of the Citizens' Purse, $1,200, won by his ch.
f. Kitty Heath, to the South Carolina Jockey Club, to aid in completing
certain improvements then in progress over the Washington Course.

The most interesting event in the Colonel's sporting career, was his
entry of Herald, in the great Produce Stake at Nashville, and the subse-
quent Race, 1843. No sporting affair in the country ever produced so
general an interest as the immense Stake in which this promising colt
was engaged. The number of horses entered, their blood, the high
character of their owner, the large amount of money to be I'un for, could
not but render the Peyton Stakes an event of no ordinary importance.
The value of the Stakes was higher than any previously run for in this
country ; higher, even, than many in England, (large as their Produce
Stakes always are) equalling in amount the far famed Derby and Oakes
at Epsom, and St. Leger at Doncaster.

There were thirty nominations — on the day of the Race but four
made their appearance at the Post, namely : produce of imp. Eliza, by
Rubens and imp. Glencoe, entered by J. Kirkman, of La. ; produce of
imp. Delphine, by Whisker and Plenipo, entered by Col. Hampton ;
produce of Lilac, by imp. Leviathan and imp. Skylark ; and produce of
Black Maria, by Eclipse and imp. Luzborough.

182

The Race resulted in favor of Mr. Kirkman's filly, which he conse-
quently named Peytona^ in honor of Mr. Peyton, who projected the
Race. Now, although Herald, the entry of Col. Hampton, did not win
the Race, yet, having won the second, and made a near thing of it at
the finish of the fourth lieat, it is reasonable to conclude, that had the
circumstances of this Race been reversed, had Peytona have been com-
pelled to travel instead of Herald, subject to all the risks of change o\
climate, food, water, <fec., the result might have been diff'erent. To atone
for this disappointment, however, at the same meeting at Nashville Col.
Hampton won the Trial Stakes, 2 mile heats, with his celebrated filly
Margaret Wood, by imp. Priam, out of Maria West, beating a very
large field, and securing a large amount, sufficient to reimburse him for
the heavy expenses incurred in sending his stable so far from home, and
the large entry of $5,000, which he paid for Herald.

Stuart was Col. Hampton's trainer for many years. His riders have
been Willis, Gill Patrick, Craig, Stephen Welch, all white Jockies.
Among the most distinguished of his black Jockies have been Lewis,
from Kentucky, Fed, Jim Gloster, Sandy and George, from Virginia.
The celebrated Joe Laird, Fashion's Jockey, with Daniel, were once in
his stable.

In concluding this notice of our distinguished friend and fellow-citizen,
we feel, as a South Carolinian, unspeakable pride in holding him up as
an example to all sportsmen of modern times, actuated as he has ever
been, in all his doings on the Turf, by that noble disinterestedness and
innate love of sport, " for itself alone," which prompted the equestrians of
old to start their horses on the Olympic plains. Honor was the sole
reward of the victor then — a single crown — of laurels, and not a thov^
sand crowns — of money.

Gov. Butler was formerly a supporter of Racing in South Carolina,
enjoying a high reputation. He generally took up and trained three or
four horses, but I do not recollect, at present, that he ever brought to
the post, with buL one or two exceptions, any thing better than a good
second rate horse. He had philosophy enough, however, to reconcile all
disappointments to himself, under the conviction, that although his
horses seldom proved favorites, he was always sure to be one himself;
and there is a world of consolation and good humor, even in our worst
defeats, to be derived from such a reflection.

Gov. Butler, with Mr. McLean, was the principal owner of Argyle, in
the days of his glory, but parted with two-thirds of him before his fatal
encounter with Bascombe, at Augusta, Ga. I believe Col. Johnson, of

183

Virginia, purchased one-third of him, and Col. Hampton the other third.
So contident were the owners of Argyle that he must win, (and there
was a great deal to justify this belief from his previous trials,) that the
Race was booked as a certainty. The calculations, however, that are
made on such occasions, are always dangerous. They do very well as
long as Time is a horse's only competitor, but atford no ground of rea-
sonable conjecture as to what another and a better horse may do. The
backers of Argyle concluded that as he could run his first heat under
eight minutes, with a strong pull, it was not probable that Bascombe
■would beat him. So with the owners of Boston in the late memorable
match at New York — a match which must make immortal both the vic-
tor and the vanquished, and hand their names down to posterity as hav-
ing made, up to that time, the then quickest 4 mile heat on record in
America — they knew, and stated previously, as it appears from " The
Spirit of the Times," that Boston could and would run the first heat in 7
m. 34 sec. Now, these were high expec^tations to go upon, to be sure^
but they seemed to forget what a few hours' experience demonstrated to
their cost, tliat in Racing " some things," as Sam Patch said, " could be
done as well as others." It remained for Fashion to prove that although
Boston might run the heat in 7 m. 34 sec, she could do it just as ea-
sily in Y m. 32 sec.

Col. Paul Fitzsimons, although living, during the last years of hia
life, on the Georgia side of the line, yet from the strong ties of birth and
blood which bound him to us, was always regarded as a Carolinian. He
was " otf and on " the Turf for a considerable time, both in this State
and Georgia, and was a very useful member of the ditferent Clubs in the
two States. Like many another companion we have ganged along with
in our pilgrimage, he, alas ! has passed to that bourne whence no travel-
ler returns to tell the tale of darkness. He still lives, however, in our
fondest recollections — he will ever live in the memory of those he left
behind him as a liberal sportsman and hospitable gentleman.

Capt. RowE, of Orangeburg, deserves honorable mention in the calen-
dar of those who have contributed to maintain the high standing of the
Carolina Turf As the owner of Vertumnus, and many others that, by
his great experience and judgment of condition, he contrived lo get
in the best possible order, he was always hard to beat, and has fre-
quently been a winner at all distances. Not long before his death, we
regret to say,- he met with a serious loss by fire. The principal buildings
on his plantation were destroyed — among the number, his training stable,

184

in whicli were most of his valuable horses. All that were in the stable
were burnt or seriously injured. He lost a very fine chesnut filly, by
Rowton, out of Lady Morgan, on this disastrous occasion.

BLOODED STOCK BELONGING TO CAPT. DONALD ROVTE, ORANGEBURG, S. C.

1. Sally Richardson was got by Kosciusko, her dam by Commerce,
her g. dam by Little Billy, and her g. g. dam by imp. Bedford. Kosci-
usko was got by Sir Archy, his dam Lottery, by imp. Bedford, out of the
imp. m. Anvilina. Commerce's pedigree is not at hand ; he was, how-
ever, a thoroughbred horse. Little Billy was by Ball's Florizel, his^dam
by Bay Yankee. Bedford's pedigree is too well established and known
to need further notice.

It will be perceived that the ancestors of Sally Richardson were very
successful racers at all distances. Commerce was a distinguished 4 mile
horse, beating all his competitors, and leaving the Turf with a high
character.

Sally Richardson'' s Produce :

1832 : b. f. by Marshal Ney, he by John Richards, out of the Meg of
Wapping.

1834 : b. c. by Duke Argyle, he by Monsieur Tonson, out of Thistle.

1835 : ch. f. by Duke Argyle, dead.

1836 : b. f. Salkahatchie, by Vertumnus, he by Eclipse, dam by Defi-
ance.

1837 : b. f. Arcadia, by Vertumnus, he by Eclipse, dam by Defiance.

2. Lady Morgan was got by John Richards, and foaled on the 26th
March, 1831 ; her dam Matchless was got by imp. Expedition, her g.
dam by Bela Badger's Sir Solomon, her g. g. dam Aurora, by imp. Hon-
est John, g. g. g. dam Zelippa, by imp. Messenger, g. g. g. g. dam Dido,
by imp. Bay Richmond, g. g. g. g. g. dam Slammerkin, by imp. Wil-
dair, g. g. g. g. g. g. dam, (imp.,) by old Cub.

She is with foal by Rowton, and is expected to drop it daily.
Ch. f Marcia, burnt in stable.

3. Leannah, a b. m., was got by Seagull, he by old Sir Archy, his dam,
old Nancy Air, by imp. Bedford, her dam Leannah's, by Whipster, he by
Cook's Whip, his dam by Hambletonian, (see Turf Register, vol. 6, pp.
Ill and 427, for pedigree of Whip and Hambletonian;) his, Whipster's,
g. dam by imp. Tup, he by Javelin, &c. ; g, g. dam by Hall's Union, he
by imp. Slim, and he by bay Babraham, &c.; g, g. g. dam by Ariel ; Le-
annah's g. dam Comet, by Col. Taylor's Yorick, her g. g. dam by Gate-

185

wood's Shark, he by imp. Shark; her g. g. g. dam, the dam of the
Shark mare, was brought to Kentucky, from Virginia, at an early day.
She was a fine mare, and was highly prized for her blood-like appearance
and her stock. :

4. Belbroughton, b. c, by Pennoyer, out of Sally Mulrine, foaled in
183Y.

5. Hardy Howel, by Pennoyer, out of Kitty, by Hephestion.

Col. Ferguson has appeared occasionally on the Turf, butas his en-
tries for many years have not been numerous, " few and far between,"
he may be considered as having almost retired from the Turf. He is a
very fine rider, however, and regarded as an excellent judge of horse-
flesh. The following composed his principal stock :

Virginia (formerly Coquette) bred by John Richardson, Esq., foaled
in 1813, got by Virginius out of Dorocles (by the imported horse Shark)
grandam by the imported horse Clockfast, who was also the dam of Gen.
Hampton's Maria, his celebrated grey filly, and of Vignt-un.

• 1819 : b. c. Dockon, by Pocotaligo — James Ferguson.
1821 : br. f Onea, by Pocotaligo do.

1822 : b. f. Lalla Rookh, by Kosciusko do.

* 1823 : b. c. Pulaski, by Kosciusko do.

1824 : br. f. Jessamine, by Dockon do.

1825 : br. c. DeKalb, by Kosciusko. do.
1826: br. f Isora, by Dockon do.

1827 : ch. c. Lafayette, by Kosciusko do.

1828 : b. f. Callista, by Crusader do.
Died in 1829, in foal to Crusader.

Onea, bred by James Ferguson, foaled in 1821, got by Pocotaligo out
of Virginia, grandam Dorocles, g. g. dam Clockfast mare, g. g. g. dam
Burwell's Maria, &c.

1830 : b. c. Saladin, by Crusader — James Ferguson.

1831 : b. f. Edith, by Crusader do.

1832 : br. c. Nullifier, by Lafayette do.
Died in 1833, in foal to Crusader.

Jessamine, bred by James Ferguson, foaled in 1854, got by Dockon
out of Virginia, grandam Dorocles, g. g. dam Clockfast mare, g. g. g.
dam Burwell's Maria.

1829 : ch. c. Sam Patch, by Steuben — Jas. Ferguson.

1830 : Missed to Crusader.

1834 : ch. I by Lafayette— Mr. Stark.

Young Peggy, bred by J. M. Howell, Esq., foaled in 1825, got by

186

Kosciusko, her clam Trumpetta by Hephestion, grandam Peggy by Bed-
ford, g. g. dam imported Peggy, who was bred by the Earl of Clermont,
and was got by Trurapator out of his Herod mare, own sister to Post-
master.

1829 : Twins by Crusader — Col. Hampton.

1830 : ch. c. by Crusader do.

1832 : ch. c. by Crusader do.

1833 : ch. c. by Godolphin do.

1834 : ch. f. by Godolphin do.

1835 : ch. c. by Luzborough do.
1836: Missed to Rowton do.

1837 : Missed to Rowton do.

1839 : ch. f. Millwood by Lafayette — James Ferguson.
Died in 1841.

Eliza, the produce of Zephyrina in England, in 1833, bred by the
Rev. C. Dodsley of Swimerton Rectory, got by Filho-da-Puta, dam
Zephyrina by Middlethorpe, out of Pagoda by Sir Peter ; Rupee by
Coriander, &c., and imported into Charleston, South Carolina, in the
ship China, Capt. Larmour, in 1838.

1838 : Missed to Discount, by Bonner.

1839 : ch. f. Pneuma, by Emancipation.

1840 : ch. f. by LaFayette, foaled dead.

1841 : b. f Breeze, by Monarch.

1842 : Missed to Steuben.

1842 : br. c. Boreas, by LaFayette.

Eliza, carrying 8 stone 4 lb., started once in England as a 3 year old,
in May, 1836, at Chester, and was beaten by Mr. Prile's ch. c. Statford,
8 stone Y lb., by Memnon, out of Sarsaparilla.

Irvinia, bred by Col. Richard Singleton, foaled in 1818, got by Vir-
ginius, out of Pandora, by Belair, grandam by Soldier, g. g. dam by
Oscar, g. g. g. dam by Merry Tom, g. g. g. g. dam by Crawford, out of
a Silver eye mare.

1825 : ch. c. Steuben, by Kosciusko — Dr. John Wragg.

1828 : ch. c. Wade Hampton by Bertrand do.

Jessamine, the produce of Virginia in 1824, was owned by Mr. Roach,
who bred her to Argyle and Rowton.

Isora, the produce of Virginia in 1826, was once owned by Mr. Jas.
L. Clark, who bred her to Godolphin, afterwards she became the pro-
perty of Gen. Shelton, of Union District, who bred her to Rowton.

Callista, the produce of Virginia in 1828, was sold to Gen. Scott, of
Alabama, and produced a good racer by Potomac, called Romulus.

187

Edith, the produce of Onea in 1831, was owned by Dr. Nott, of
Union District, and has been in the breeding stud.

Col. Ferguson is as well versed in Jockey lore as any other man in
our State, and considered good authority on all mooted points. When,
after the exploits of Clara Fisher, more especially her race with Bonnets
o' Blue in 1832, the sporting community were inquiring for her pedi-
gree, about which there was much doubt, not as to its quality, but its
certainty, it was by Col. Ferguson's spirit of inquiry that the doubt was
removed, and the question finally settled. The dam of Clara Fisher
having been bred by the late Gen. John McPherson, to several members
of his family did Col. Ferguson apply for information. Mr. James R.
Pringle, late collector of the port of Charleston, and son-in-law of Gen.
McPherson, made repeated searches among the General's papers, but to
no purpose. At length he accidentally found the following paper in
the General's own handwriting, and which is now in the possession of
Col. Ferguson :

"Juliet foaled 9th 'March, 1798, a brown bay filly (no white about
her) got by Marplot. I judge she will prove a racer. Juliet by the
imported horse Mexican — her dam by old Fi'ier."

The above can be no other than the pedigree of Roxana, the dam of
Clara Fisher. Col. Singleton purchased Roxana from Gen. McPherson ;
she was bred by the General, and got by Marplot out of Juliet — all are
now agreed on these points : besides, the records show that, according
to an entrance made by the General himself, Roxana was entered and
ran as a 3 year old, in the spring of 1802, over the Washington Course.

From his favorite brood mare Virginia, by Virginius, out of Dorocles,
by the imported horse Shark, Col. Ferguson has bred several colts and
fillies; among the number in 1827, ch. c. LaFayette by Kosciusko.
This horse has stood to mares in St. John's Parish, Berkley, for several
seasons. Col. Ferguson has also bred from Onea, sister to Dockon, out
of Virginia, and Jessamine, her full sister. Both of these mares have'
produced colts by Crusader.

Mr. SiNKLER was for many years a steady and zealous supporter of
the Carolina Turf; his horses were generally trained for Ihe Pineville
and Charleston Races. At the former he was frequently a winner, and
at the latter he came in for a tolerable share of distinction. Among
the horses of his own breeding, Rienzi and Jeannette Berkley, both by
Bertrand, Jr., out of Carolina, by Buzzard, were the best. He had in
his stable, during the campaign of 1839, Santa Anna, and a bay filly
by Humphrey Clinker, out of imported Mania by Figaro. Kate Con-

verse, by Non Plus, out of Daisy by Kosciusko, ran honestly, and won
several good purses for him. This superior mare passed into other
hands, and formed part of Mr. Singleton's stud. Mr. Sinkler was fortu-
nate to possess one of the most faithful colored grooms in the State. It
is due to the integrity and character of this man to notice him favor-
ably in this place. In his attachment to his master, and devotedness to
his true interests, he reminds us of "old Cornelius" — not the Centurion,
but the trainer for Col. Singleton. I presume no one in the habit for
the last thirty-five years of attending the Charleston Races, but recol-
lects "old Cornelius." He was in South Carolina what "old Charles"
was in Virginia — a feature in the crowd upon a race field.

This sketch of Mr. Sinkler (and also that of Col. Singleton — in fact,
all of the preceding notices), were written and originally published some
years ago. Death has since been busy among our friends, and has left
a melancholy chasm — all are now gone of the good old stock, or have
retired from the field of their glory. Time, that indefatigable, untiring
old courser, will neither stand still himself, nor allow others to do so.
Many young men, however, are annually making their appearance on
the Turf, to fill up, as far as they can, the vacant places. I was just
about to write the name of M. R. Singletok — but memory, sad mem-
ory, whispers, we shall see him no more among us ; — but Mr. Richard
C. Richardson, a son of the late Col. James B. Richardson, promises to
take the place, by-and-bye, of his lamented father. He has several
young things coming forward from season to season He has been
breeding from Amy, by Non Plus, and Zoe, by Rowton, out of the dam
of Little Venus ; also Ora, by Yeoman, out of a full sister to Transport.

The good name of Wm. Lowndes has frequently, of late years, ap-
peared among the entries ; also, Wm. C. Heyward, J. W. Mazyck, J. E.
Edings, J. B. Moore, Frank Hampton, P. G. Stoney, W. H. B. Richard-
son, Dr. C. Fitzsimons, J. M. Howell, C. T. Howell, John Hunt^, and
others, who possess the means and the leisure to indulge in the recrea-
tions of the Turf.

PART VIII.

|l«ks of tljt $m\\ Carolma lodieg CliA:

ADOPTED FEBRUARY, 1824, REVISED JANUARY 1, 1853,

Ex hac luce affluentes ordinal annos. — Horace.
Ordo actionum — Recte atque ordine. — Cicero.

Whereas, to import into and encourage a good breed of horses in
this State, must at all times he highly beneficial to the citizens thereof,
and essentially so in case of war, as the means of forming serviceable
bodies of cavalry, for defence of the extended limits of the same : the
subscribers, with these views, have agreed to form themselves into a So-
ciety, by the name of The South Carolina Jockey Club.

RULE I.

The Club shall meet on the Saturday preceding the first Wednesday
in February annually, in Charleston, at such place as the Stewards shall
appoint. The regular Races shall be run on the first Wednesday in
Februarj^, and the two following days, in every year, in the city of
Charleston. The first day's Race shall be 4 mile heats — the horses to
start precisely at one o'clock, and to carry the following weights —
(mares, fillies and geldings to be allowed 3 lbs.) :

Aged horses 126 lbs.

6 years old 120 "

5 years old 112 "

4 years old 102 "

3 years old 90 "

2 years old A feather.

Distance Post, lYO yards, for 4 mile heats.

RULE II.

The second day's Race shall be 3 mile heats — horses starting at the
same hour, and carrying the same weights as on the first day. Dis-
tance Post, 130 yards.

The third day's Race shall be 2 mile heats — the weights and hour of
starting the same as on the first and second days. Distance Post, 90
yards.

The Distance Post for 1 mile heats to be 50 yards.

Best three in five — 70 yards.

Any person who starts a horse, mare, filly, colt or gelding, for either
of the purses, whose rider shall caary more than 2 lbs. over his proper

192

weight, shall declare it before starting, to the Judges or Stewards, who
are to proclaim it at the Post. Any person neglecting or refusing to
make such declaration, his horse, mare, colt, gelding or filly shall be
considered as distanced, and shall not be permitted to start for any
other heal.

RULE IV.

Horses shall be entered with the Stewards by sealed entries, before 9
o'clock on the evening previous to the race for which they are to con-
tend. No Post entrance, except for the second race on Saturday.

Any member entering a horse shall, at the same time, produce a cer-
tificate, or such proof as may be thought satisfactory to the Stewards, of
the age of the horse, and pay down the entrance money, which shall be

Twenty dollars for the first day ;

Fifteen dollars for the second day ;

Ten dollars for the third day ;
and an enti'ance of five dollars per mile for every other race run under
the direction of the Club. And the horse that shall, on either day, win
two heats, shall be entitled to the purse, and shall not be permitted to
start for the purse on either of the succeeding days. But in the event
of a horse starting without a competitor, the Judges may, at their dis-
cretion, dispense with a walk over.

The Judges shall cause fifteen minutes notice to be given before the
hour of starting ; and such horses as are ready at the hour appointed,
shall not be obliged to wait for those that are not ready.

RULE VII.

Fifteen minutes to be allowed between mile heats, twenty minutes
between mile heats best 3 in 5, and half an hour for rubbing down be-
tween all other heats. Four Judges shall be appointed by the presiding
officer, at the anniversary meeting preceding the Races (one of whom
to be designated and to act as the Starting Judge), whose duty it shall
be, together with the President and Stewards, or a majority of them
that are present, to settle all disputes ; and their determination shall be
final. In ^11 cases, such determination shall be made before the parties
leave the ground.

las

RULE VIII.

Any member or members of this Club may start a horse, although
the same be not his or their property ; and he or they are solely to
receive the benefit of the purse, should they win : Provided, That two
horses shall never be run from one stable for the same purse. A decla-
ration to this effect to be made openly in the Club, upon honor, before
starting.

RULE IX.

No person shall start more than one horse for either purse ; nor shall
the owners, or persons entering any two horses for the same purse, be
permitted to run in partnership, under the penalty of forfeiting the
purse, to the owner or person entering the horse that shall come iu
next.

RULK X.

All Riders to be weighed at coming in, in rotation ; and if any Rider
shall presume to cross, jostle, strike, or use any foul play whatever (pro-
vided the same be so adjudged by the President, Judges and Stewards),
such Rider shall be prohibited from riding thereafter, for any of the
purses given by this Club ; and the master, owner, or person employing
such Rider, shall not receive such purse, should he win it ; but the same
shall be ffiven to the second horse in the race.

Nine members shall constitute a quorum to transact business. AH
extra meetings to be called by public notice.

The Club will annually appropriate, by resolution, a fund for the
regular Jockey Club Purses, and will also give for a second race on
Wednesday, $100, mile heats {provided, the Hutchinson Stakes for that
day are not filled) ; on Thursday, South Carolina Stakes, mile heats, for
2 year olds, to carry 80 lbs., allowing 3 lbs. <o fillies and geldings; on
Friday, $150, 2 mile heats (provided the Hutchinson Stakes for that
day are not filled) ; and on Saturday, $300, a dash of 3 miles. The
horse that shall, on either day, win either of the above second Races,
shall not be permitted to start again, exr;ept for the Saturday's second
Race, or for one of the regular purses. Weights for age on each day,
and the entries to be made according to the 4th Rule, except for Sat-
urday's second Race, which shall be a Post entrance. By the expres-
13

194

sion " Second Race," in this Rule, it is understood that two or more
horses shall compete for the said Race.

The Club will also open each year the " Hutchinson Stakes," as
follows :

Sweepstakes for 3 year olds, 2 mile heats, $260 ; |50 if declared be-
fore the 1st November (after the opening) $100 after that time — to
close on the 1st of May in each year. If two or more start, the Club
to add $500. The Race to be run on the Friday of Race week.

Sweepstakes for 3 year olds — mile heats, conditions as for the above.
The Race to be run on the Wednesday of Race week. If two or more
start, the Club to add $200.

RULE XIII.

Every member of this Club shall pay to the Treasurer, the sum of
forty dollars, annually, and shall give him, at the same time, his note,
payable the following year, for the next annual subscription. The form
of note to be as follows:

On the day of 18,7 promise to pay to the order of

Treasurer of the South Carolina Jockey Club, forty dollars, being the
amount of rny subscription for the year 1% . \^Siyned'\ A. B.

The blank to be filled up to correspond with the Friday precefling
the Race week, so as to fall due and payable upon the Monday of the
Race week. And upon the neglect or refusal of any member to pay
the Treasurer the amount of his note when due; such note shall be
placed in the hands of the Solicitor of the Club for recovery ; and
should the Treasurer neglect or refuse to place any notes that shall re-
main due and unpaid, at the period above specified, in the hands of the
Solicitor, he shall be dismissed from his office for neglect of duty. On
the Saturday of the Race week, the Treasurer is to report to the Presi-
dent the names of such persons as have not paid their notes; in default
of which the Treasurer shall be responsible for all losses which may
arise from not having acted as above directed.

If any member shall die during the existence of this Club, his note
shall be destroyed in the presence of the Club.

RULE XV.

The members, after subscribing to these Rules, shall make choice of
a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Solicitor, a Resident
13*

195

Steward, and eight Stewards, to continue in office one year, ending on
the Saturday of the regular Race week, at which time a Hke election
shall take place ; also a Committee of five members shall be annually
nominated by the Chair, whose duty shall be to keep the Course, paling,
buildings, (fee, in sufficient repair; and be authorized to order any im-
provement that may be necessary, and to enter into contracts for such
purpose on behalf of the Club, not exceeding the sum of $500. The
officers of the Club for the time being, to be ex-officio members of said
Committee.

RULE XVI.

The duties of the Stewards shall be as follovps : To weigh all Riders
just before notice is given for mounting, and to keep an eye on them till
started ; to receive the riders as soon as they pull up, on coming in, and
have them in their possession till weighed. Four of the Stewaixls to be
so posted round the Course as to detect any foul riding. The others on
horseback to assist the officers in keeping the Course clear. The Stew-
ards shall be mounted, except when their duties require them on foot,
and shall be distinguished by a red rose or knot, or such other badge as
they may decide on among themselves. To provide a Jockey Club
dinner on the Wednesday of the Race week, and suitable provisions for
the Club at their evening meetings. The dinner and other expenses of
the Club in the city not to exceed one thousand dollars,

RULE XVII.

The managers of the ball are to provide a ball and supper on the Fri-
day evening of the Race week, and shall form a list of all strangers, and
ladies resident, the gentlemen of whose families are not members of the
Club, and to take proper precaution that invitations are sent out in due
time; to divide the duties among themselves, so that none be omitted,
and strangers be properly introduced.

To announce the supper to the presiding officers, that they may lead
down such strangers or other ladies as may be entitled to this distinc-
tion ; and that the managers be designated by such badge as they may
decide among themselves.

RULE XVIII,

The Starting Judges shall start the horses at the proper time; cause
the time to be kept accurately, both with respect to the runnino-^ the
intervals Ijetween heats, and report the former each evening, with any
incident that may occur, to the Secretary, for insertion in the journals,

196

RULE XIX.

Gentlemen residents of this State shall not be considered as entitled
to any of the hospitalities of this Club, exeeptin;? youn<y gentlemen re-
turning from their collegiate studies or travels for the first year; annual
visitors shall not bo considered as strangers after the first year. The
Governor of the State and Suite, and Lieutenant Governor, the .Judges
of the State, Revolutionary officers and officers of the Army and Navy,
and all members of the diplomatic corps, sliall be entitled to invitations;
also officers of Citadel and Magazine guard, and such other persons as
the officers of the Club may direct.

RULE XX.

The Treasurer is to collect JiU notes due. He is to keep an exact ac-
count of the purses given by the Club, or by any other person, and by
whom won ; the Treasurer to give bond to the President of the Club,
with good security for 82,500, and to be allowed 2^ per cent, upon all
sums collected for the use of the Club, in addition to the privileges of
membership.

RULE XXI.

Any gentleman not a member of this Club, nor a citizen of the State,
desirous of entering a horse for either of the purses to be given by this
Club, shall be at liberty to do so on paying to the Steward the sum of
forty dollars for the first day^, thirty dollars for the .second day, and
twenty dollars for the third day, and an entrance of ten dollars per mile
for every other race run under the direction of the Club, provided such
entering be made in accordance witli the 4tb Rule.

RULE XXII.

No horse, mare, filly, colt, or gelding, shall be qualified to start for
the Handicap Race, on Saturday of the Race week, unless such horse,
mare, colt, filly, or gelding, shall have been run either for the Citizens'
Purse, the annunl and Hutchinson Sweepstakes, for colts and fillies, 3
years old, or for one of the regular Jockey Club Purses, of 4, 3, and 2
mile heats.

RULE xxiir.

Whenever any gentleman shall wish to become a member of this
Club, hi.s name shall be proposed by the Chairman, on which he shall
be ballotted for, and should there not be more than lour black balls, he
shall be duly admitted. All resignations shall be in writing, and ad-

197

dressed to the presiding officer of the Club ; but as it is highly import-
ant to the welfare of the Club, that its funds for the succeeding year
should be as distinctly ascertained as possible, no resignation shall be
received or accepted, unless presented on or before the Tliursday of the
Race week of each year, nor until all arrearages of the resigning mem-
ber, including those of the year, be discharged.

RULE XXIV.

The President, Vice-President and Stewards, or a majority of them,
are authorized to admit members of this Club during its recess.

RULE XXV.

All extra meetings of the Club shall be called by the President, or, in
Ids absence, by the Vice-President, or, in the absence of both, by a
majority of the Stewards.

RULE xxvr.

No gentleman, hereafter, not a member of the Club, shall be admitted
into the Jockey Club Stand, unless he presents to the doorkeeper a
ticket, bearing his name, and endorsed by a member of the Club.

RULE XXVII.

It shall be the business of the Secretary to keep a full, foir, and im-
partial account of all the proceedings of this Club, with everything of
interest relating to the sports of the week.

RULE XXVIII.

All members of the Club, and their families in the direct ascending
and descending lines (young men of age excepted), are entitled to en-
trance to all sports over the W^ashingtou Course.

RULE XXIX.

No fundamental Rule of this Club shall be altered or abolished, un-
less by the consent of a majority of the whole Club.

EULES FOR EACING.

Horses take their ages from May-day ; that is, a horse foaled any
time in the year 1828, will be deemed a year old on the 1st of May,
1829.

Four inches are a hand. Fourteen pounds are a stone.

Catehweights are, each party to appoint any person to ride without
weighing.

A post match is to insert the age of the horses in the article, and to
run any horse of that age, without declaring what horse, till he come
to the post to start.

Horses not entitled to start without producing a proper certificate of
their age, if required, at the time appointed in the articles, except where
aged horses are included, and in that case a junior horse may enter
without a certificate as to age, provided he carry the same weight as
the aged.

No person shall start more than one horse of which he is the owner,
either wholly or in part, and either in his own name, or in that of any
other person, for any race for which heats are run.

The horse that has his head to the ending post first, wins the heat.

When heats are run, the preference of the horses to be determined hy
the place they get in the last heat.

When a plate or subscription is given for the winner of the best of
three heats, a horse, to win the prize, must be the actual winner of two
heats, even though no horse appear against him for both or either of
the heats.

When three horses have each won a heat, they only must start for a
fourth, and the preference amongst them will be determined by it, there
being before no difference amongst them.

In running of heats, if it cannot be decided which horse is first, the
heat goes for nothing, and they may all start again, except it be between
two horses that had each won a heat.

If a rid^r fall from his horse, and the horse be rode in by a person
who is sufficient weight, he shall take his place the same as if his rider
had not fallen, provided he goes back to the place where the rider fell.

199

Jockeys must ride their horses to the usual place for weighing the
riders, and he that dismounts before, or wants weight, is distanced ; vm-
less he be disabled by an accident, which should render him incapable
of riding back, in which case lie may be led or carried to the scale.

Hoi'ses running on the wrong side of a post, and not turning back,
are distanced.

Horses drawn before the plate is won, are distanced.

Horses are distanced if they cross or jostle.

All complaints of foul riding must be made before, or at the time the
Jockey is weighed.

No distance in a fourth heat.

A confirmed bet cannot be off but by mutual consent, except in the
cases hereinafter mentioned.

Either of the bettors roay demand stakes to be made, and on refusal
declare the debt to be void.

If a bettor be absent on the day of running, a public declaration of the
bet may be made on the Course, and a demand whether any person will
make stakes for the absent party, and if no person consent to do so, the
bet may be declared void.

Bets agreed to be paid or received elsewhere than at the place of run-
ning, or any other specified place, cannot be declared off on the Course.

If a match of Sweepstakes be made for any specified day in any week,
and the parties agree to change the day to any other in the same week, all
bets must stand; but if the parties agree to run the race inadifierent
week, all bets made before the alteration shall be void.

The person who lays the odds has a right to choose a horse or the field ;
when a person has chosen a horse, the field is what starts against him ; but
there is no field without one horse starts against him.

If odds are laid without mentioning the horse before the race is
over, the bet must be determined by the state of the odds at the
time of making it.

Bets made in running are not determined till the plate is won, if
that heat be not mentioned at the time of running.

A bet made after the heat is over, if the horse betted on does not
start, is void.

Bets determined, though the horse does not start, when the words
" play or pay," are made use of in betting. Bets made on horses win-
ning any number of races within the year shall be understood, however
the expression may be varied, as meaning the year of our Lord.

Matches and bets are void on the decease of either party, before
the match or bet is determined.

200

A horse walking over, or receiving forfeit, shall be deemed a winner.

An untried stallion or mare, is one whose produce has never run in
puhlic.

A maiden horse or mare is one that has never started.

Feather Weight. — A horse carries feather weight when the terms of
the race allow the owner to place what rider he pleases on his back;
he consequently procures the lightest eligible Jockey possible, who weighs
neither before nor after the race.

PART IX.

" In after years, when thou, perchance,
As thoughts of Auld Lang Syne arise,

'Midst other scenes, shall cast a glance
Along these pages; should thine eyes

Eest on this tribute, think of me^-

Think kindly, as I do of thee."

It is now time to dismiss our subject, whicli might be extended to an
unlimited lengtb. As Sbakspeare says, in bis Henry the Fifth: "The
man hath no wit that cannot, from the rising of the lark to the lodging
of the lamb, vary deserved praise on my palfrey. It is a theme as
fluent as the sea ; turn the sands into eloquent tongues, and my horse
is argument for them all. 'Tis a subject for a sovereign to reason on,
and for a sovereign's sovereign to ride on ; and for the world (familiar
to us and unknown) to lay apart their particular functions and wonder at
him."

Enough has been said in the foregoing pages to show the antiquity of
Racing ; the prevailing taste of the age for it ; the increase of blood
stock ; the multiplying of places for sports of the Turf in the different
sections of the country ; and though last, not least, the peculiar attrac-
tiveness of our own Race Course in Charleston.

We cannot conclude, then, (in addition to what has already been
said,) without one word more in commendation of it. There is no
doubt that ours is a place of sport somewhat different from the generality
of Race Grounds. It has many advantages to recommend it. It was
instituted, not solely for the enjoyment of the outward effect of the
beautiful spectacle which a well contested race presents; nor even,
altogether, to afford an arena on which, in honorable and gentlemanly
rivalry, the speed, and powei', and value of our horses may be tested ;
but to have, in an especial manner, an important bearing upon our social
relations — to link town and country together, and our State with her
sister States, binding them to each other by mutual interests, and the
promotion of a common object — to bring together those from all parts
of our own State, and from racing regions beyond our own borders, who
are, by unavoidable circumstances, separated throughout the rest of the
year, that they may, at least once in twelve months, " smoke the calu-
met" of kind feeling and cheeiful intercourse, to the continuance of old
and the formation of new friendships.

And " this consummation so devoutly to be wished," is fully realized.
Race week in Charleston is truly a season of hospitality, merriment and
open-heartedness, bringing round an epoch of social delight. Many,
very many of the sons of Alledius — kindred spirits, an united brother-
hood of congenial souls — that have been dispersed and scattered far and

204

wide throughout the rest of the year in the restless struggles of life, are
then re-united, meeting once again in a happy state of companionship
and mutual good ■will, buoyed up so high on the full tide of enjoyment;
so entertained from day to day with novelty and excitement, that, like
Rasselas, they seem to regret even the necessity of sleep, and long for
the morning, to renew their pleasure.

And, although many of the hearts that have beat in unison gaily with
those of the merry and joyous group, accustomed to meet year after
year, fail to keep time, "to make as healthful music" as of yore, never-
theless, the old places of resort — the same pleasant routine — the meet-
ings of the Club at night — the drive out to the Course daily — the drive
back again to the city — the dinner, the ball, the merry voices and smil-
ing faces — the jest, the laugh, the most minute and trivial circumstance
connected with every happy meeting that has been — scenes and images
rising up

" In the dark backward, and abysm of Time,"

from the magic cauldron of warmed imaginations, and passing in review
like wonder after wonder in Prospero's fairy isle,

" A most majestic vision, and
Harmonious charmingly."

Old associations and dormant sympathies awakened, crowd upon the
mind at each recurrence of the season, and succeed in gladdening the
survivors — nay, even in winning them back, by listening to, or telling,
old stories of earlier and bygone days — to live over, with unalloyed
pleasure, for awhile, the 2^<^st in the jyresent, making them frequently
" boys again !"

It is, alas ! too true, that Time — that indefatigable old fellow — who
will neither stand still himself nor suifer others to do so, Avill bring
about some sad changes ; yet, the probability is, that as Charleston Race
week has always been, so it will ever continue to be an agreeable time
— a carnival, a bright landmark of the year — a loadstone that will draw
together friends and acquaintances, and kindred spirits, from a distance —
youth gladdened and maturer age rejuvenated, by its recurrence — all its
days fair and cloudless (no matter whether it rains heavily or not),
cheered by the light and warmth of the heart's sunshine — the sunshine
that is within !

Who that ever enjoyed, in other days, the hospitality of the South
Carolina Jockey Club, lias forgotten the courteous manners and uniform
urbanity of the former Presidents — the much loved, valued and honored

205

McPherson and Pinckney ? Wlio but has been fascinated in later years
by the dignified pleasantry of the present presiding officer?

" A merrier man
Within the limits of becoming: mirth
I never spent an hour's talk withal.
His eye l)e£fets occasion for his wit;
For every object that the one doth catcli,
The other turns to a mirth moving jest,
So sweet and voluble is his discourse."

Who has not been delightfully impressed by the bland demeanor and
refined address of Col. Ashe, denoting the tru-i breeding of a gentleman ?

" A braver gentleman,
One more noble, generous, is not alive
To grace the present age "

Who in our country that is a friend of the sport that Disraeli styles
to be in England " the noble pastime of the aristocracy," but can revert
with, pride and pleasure to the brilliant array of noble names long iden-
tified with the Turf in South Carolina — Alston, the two McPhersons,
Hampton (sire and son), AVashington, Fenwicke, Cantey, Sumter, War-
ren, the Smiths, the T;iy!ors, the Richardsons, Singleton and Sinkler?

Shakspeare shows in a pageant " the ivorthies of the world'''' to have
been nine in number. If the immortal bard had been in these days
telHng of men and manners, and the good that is to live after them, he
■would assuredly have claimed for nine of the above named gentlemen,
as we do now, the distinction to which they are so well entitled, of
having been the nine great worthies of the South Carolina Turf !

Who, as often as the merry old times that are gone, come again 'wil-
dering o'er the brain, but thinks of amusements he has shared with the

manly, clever T. H , regular in his attendance at every meeting, and

invariably in good spirits, who

" Measur'd not his carriage by any man's eye —
His speech by no man's ear; resolute
And confident in saying and doing.
With the grace of a right gentleman ?"

Who but often recalls S of B , in his rich humor — a right merry

man — and dear old A M , inimitable in his waggery and jokes,

a prominent feature for a long time in the community, by his perpetual
gaiety and unfailing power of creating mirth — laughing, talking, telling
comical stories, mimicking everybody (good naturedly, of course) ? It
might have been said of our friend as Shakspeare said of one of his
humorous characters :

V

206

,. . ^ " This fellow pecks up wit as pigreons peas,

,' % And uttei's it again when Jove doth please ;

^ He is wit's pedler, and retails his wares

At wakes and wassails, meetings, markets, fairs."

" Alas ! poor Abe ! I knew him well ; a fellow of infinite jest ! Where
be your gibes now ? your gambols ? your songs ? your flashes of merri-
ment, that were wont to set the table in a roar ?"

Who but associates many pleasant hours with M , full of music

and of fun, relishing a joke and rejoicing in a pun ? and G , for

many years a faithful steward of the Club, who, if he were to carry out,
in his daily walks, all the benevolent impulses of his generous nature —
or, in other words, was permitted, like a thorough bred, as he is, from
the Old Dominion, with good action to go his own gait^ would, as Kit
Cosey says, make all men " co??i/or/a6^e," and keep them, so?" W^ho

but is " kindly affectioned " towards W. C. H ? Whether viewed on

the Course, engaged in his official duties as starter of the horses, or
furthering the business of the Club by a punctual attendance at all regu-
lar meetings, there is a refined propriety about him that marks him
destined to fill, at some future day, the highest post of honor in the
Club.

And who that notices all the shades and gradations into which the
sporting spirit of the members of the Club has resolved itself from time
to time, but duly acknowledges the extent of the Turf lore, and the

witchery of the fine conversational talent of J A ? See him

on the Race Course, or at the social board, where the good things of
this life are discussed, and it does the heart good to witness his hon~
honwiie, and the spirit with which he partakes of the sport. Who can
make a better after-dinner speech ? and who could, when he was at an age
to witcdi the world with feats of horsemanship, tool his bits of blood
with greater proficiency, baring accidents, which will sometimes happen
even to the most skilful ? With the best sporting blood in his veins,
from a grandsire of the good old stock, he is so " well up " in the pedi-
gree of every high mettled racer — so '■'■ well posted'''' in all Tuvf matters
— no one is more frequently appealed to, to decide differences of opinion
as to past events on the Turf, the pedigrees, the ages or performances of
horses ; and every one fond of racing, who is fortunate enough to have
a little '■'■horse talk'''' with him, immediately feels it is good to be in his
company, and that he is a man completely to his mind. -

Who that has ever taken his seat with the amiable C , at the

same festive board, but immediately thinks he sees the embodied spirit
of genuine bonhommie in his goodly person and smiling looks? his

207

tuneful voice reminding his hearers of the fascination of that magic
Jiute we read of in an Arabian tale :

" As sweet and musiral
As bright Apollo's lute strung with his hair;"

or, as Paganini's fiddle, of which it was said by one who, having been
ravished by its performance, and was, subsequently permitted to handle
the instrument of the great Maestro, that, " though silent, it was still
eloquent of music and delight;" a pretty idea, indeed, neatly expressed,
and very suggestive, now that the good old poet Rogers is no more, of
" The Pleasures of Memory.''''

Who that has once seen him, is likely to forget the eccentric but

highly esteemed by all who know him, ? A rough exterior may

be his, but it covers a very worthy soul, like a rusty chest that conceals
some rich treasure within. Who that has once caught a glimpse of
him in the street, but immediately concludes, that some one happening
to see him flourishing in the country,

" Recubans sub tegmine fagi,"

must have contrived just to take hitn up by the roots, like a vigorous
old oak, with all its branches about it, untrimmed, and transplanted him
in the city — rus in urbe — full of mettle, and

" As merry as good Master Silence ?"

as Shakspeare describes that grotesque character sometimes to be

" In the sweet of the night."

Who is there that does not appreciate the social qualities of P

P , whose wit, not of the ambitious kind, consists in easy 'scapes and

sallies, as Johnson says, the most pleasing of all qualities for a convivial
party ; for it never fails to make sport, and excites no envy'^ And who

does not think with much respect of W ? Like many others, with

whom we climbed the hill together, he, alas ! is also in his grave
now; but the earth cannot shut out the recollection of the many excel-
lent qualifications that constituted him a welcome companion with
many. What more scientific disciple of Bob Short, or Mathews, was
there in genteel society? Who could sip a glass of '' that which maketh
the heart glad," and more immediately display a second miracle — not
water changed into wine, but mne into the milk of human kindness?

218

Who could pronounce upon its quality with more nicety than W -, his

taste as excellent in the choice of wines as his judgment with regard to
the great staples of the country?

Not to omit in this limited enumeration another of our boon com-
panions, who in his day certainly "has done the Club some service, and
they know it," who does not remember kindly the Old Governor^ as he
was called for many years? "Who that knew him intimately did not
readily respond to the generous sentiment :

" With all thy faults, I love thee still !"

In a difBculty, what safer friend to apply to, either in coimsel or on the
5eld ? In respect to the laws of honor, he was a peripatetic professor,
and has bequeathed a valuable legacy to the young and inexperienced,
by leaving behind him a "Code of Honor" for the world.

We can hardly avoid recalling others, but I will not further seek their
merits to disclose. We must be satisfied " to picture them in memory's
mellowing glass," identified with some parti(.'ular revelry during race
week, when every one seemed content to enjoy for the day, and to
take no thought for the morrow — when merriment ended not with part-
ing light, but continued through the wakeful night — the huge " Wassail
Boivl" oft replenished, smoking upon the table — a royal mixture,
worthy the royal — the lemons squeezed and the sugar stirred, and the
rightful quantity of the "sme qua non''^ determined by one of no less a
degree than a worthy descendant of the illustrious house of the Stuarts,
who, as soon as the compound was adjudged complete, satisfactory to
his taste, always threw his arms affectionately about the capacious bowl,
in a loving embrace, and brought it into the room, looking as if (the
concoction being his ow^n good oflspi'ing) he had a natural right, with
honest pride, not only to think much of it himself, but to expect others
to do so likewise. Every shake he gave it seemed given to it on pur-
pose only to make it waft its odors more and more, like incense to the
senses, and then the boon companions assembled on the occasion, " like
brethren delighting to dwell together in unity," how they would, with
one accord, honor the fragrant aroma as it passed in aromatic vapor
from nose to nose, making the very air ambrosial. Some would sip,
and sip again, and so#ne would smoke — one would sing and another
give a toast, and instantly a fresh joke would be started, the table ring-
ino" and roaring, not with a kind of heartless merriment, as if it was of
a substance so thin as to have been previously squeezed and strained,

209

but a good heartfelt joy — loud like tluinder, substantial, savoring of
flesh and blood.

" A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the best of men."

We will not go on — ah, no ! for who can des(;ribe a laugh ? "Who
can," as Charles Lamb says, "carry away a rich thought with all its
bloom ? Where is the freshness of the jest that hangs iipon accident
or circumstance ? It cannot be done."

It is proverbial that all who come to Charleston during race week, do
not find their way thei'e merely to see the races. Many choose that
time for a visit to the city, for the purpose of social enjoyment — to see
their acquaintances, nay, even with an eye to business, and the most
legitimate objects in view — to look on the world — on many of its follies,
many of its vices, it may be — but to look only that they may the better
shun them. Much money is foolishly spent (it is too true), but whatever
is spent in this way circulates freely ; and although it may sometimes,
in the first instance, get into the pockets of the undeserving — into the
purses of those (we will frankly admit this, if the reader pleases) who
act up to the advice given in the play of "The Man of the World,"
"get money, honestly if you can, but get money ;" or, the hint of lago,
thrown out to Roderigo, " Put money in thy purse — make all the money
thou canst;" by which is meant, honestly if thou canst — at all events,
put moneij in thy purse ; yet these are an improvident class, and it soon
passes from them, to those who know how to make a good use of it,
E\en then, on this weak point, the races have something to recommend
them.

In addition to what has been said, as a still further and rightful claim
upon the public respect, it should be borne in mind that no Carolina
Turfman prepares his horses, and brings them to the Starting Post, as a
business, but only as a recreation. Uorses are bred and trained in South
Carolina only by those who keep thorough bred stock on their planta-
tions, as a pastime, and for the promotion of a good breed of honses;
hence, all who assemble to witness our races, "dread not here deceit,
nor fear to suffer wrong," but indulge their judgment, and hack that
judgment freely on each event, confident that every horse entered and
started will try to win, and that the best horse will win. The conse-
quence of this is, that on the Charleston Race Ground there is never
any ill-concealed anxiety on the part of our people as to the issue of
14

210

any pending event — no vulgar clamor — no exhibition of the worst pas-
sions of our nature — no blackleg combinations.

" Sunt haec etiam sua prastnia laudi."

Our cheerful peasantry, too, in their holiday clothes, look on, and by
their countenances attest the enjoyment they are permitted to participate
in. In a word, on all sides around, there are the evidences that " those
in authority " omit no effort to put " The South Carolina Jockey Cluh^''
upon the most unexce])tionable footing — to make it, if possible, the very
first among similar associations in our country, thus maintaining for the
Charleston Races their high character abroad and at home, adding more
and more, year after year, to their well merited popularity.

It is incumbent upon the men of the present, generation to follow
faithfully in the footsteps of their fathers, so as to hand down unimpaired
to their sons, and their sons' sons, who are hereafter to fill their places,
when they are no longer on the Turf, but under it, the high character
and enjoyments of the good old Club — a rich legacy that has descended
to them in trust from an honorable ancestry.

Not much moi'e can be expected from those who have had their day —
" grown aged, used up," and now turned out to grass ; but on the young
devolves the duty

" To attest
That those whom tbey call Fathers did beget them,

To show
The mettle of their pasture, and that they
Are worth their breeding."

The writer of this has no fears for the result. He has always thought
and seen, through a now somewhat long and not uneventful life, that

BLOOD W^ILL TELL ! !

As you, my younger associates of the Club, sons of the " Rivals
of my Watch "* in other days, (now gone for ever,) have been highly
bred, early taken in hand, properly bitted, made thoroughly bridle wise,

* " The Rivals of my Watch." — Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 1.

Shakspeare seems always ready to supply words to express our quaintest thoughts.
This phrase (a little poetic liberty being taken with the meaning originally intended)
nts in peculiarly well in this place. Shakspeare, throughout his plays, uses Rivals
ibr associates, partners and competitors ; and the indoctrinated into the modem
system of racing need not be told, that a Watch is a piece of property indispensable
to any one having anything to do with the economy of the Turf, to enable him pro-
perly to time, and report the performances of the horses — hence, then, the apposite-
ness of the quotation: "The Rivals of my Watch."

211

then well trained^ and now started fairly, ivell up, and in (/ood positions,
with pilenty of foot and plenty of bottom, to make play, " take the lead,
and keep it^'' whenever called upon ; it may reasonably be expected of
you, that no matter how hard soever may be the Course, and severity of
the pace you have to run, you will never bolt, give back, nor let down ;
but, carrying the heaviest " weight for age," honestly, will not only
make a good race, but find yourselves at the Coming in Post, well
PLACED B« THE ^UDGE, closiug at last a long, honorable and triumphant
campaign with A Dead Heat !

y

i/

^^

m.2

Iillll:!li!!!!i:, "-y^-:!!

iii.i';"ii'iii'ii'i

i

e

^4^^

fe^^^

iy^Ax^

'sm^^^